BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 BMOMOT history
LC61 BMO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 151,479 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BMO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BMO was last recorded at 151,479 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,427 miles · 2 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 7,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,479 miles
- 2024 – 136,553 miles
- 2023 – 121,343 miles
- 2022 – 113,925 miles
- 2021 – 110,396 miles
- 2020 – 105,655 miles
- 2019 – 102,661 miles
- 2018 – 96,779 miles
- 2017 – 90,018 miles
- 2016 – 81,335 miles
- 2015 – 72,274 miles
- 2014 – 61,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Central Front Diesel injector seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 25 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,479 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 151,479 miles
- Test number
- 883434711878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,427 miles (+14,874)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,427 miles
- Test number
- 962059947647
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,553 miles (+297)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 136,553 miles
- Test number
- 436872593056
- AdvisoryCentral Front Diesel injector seal leaking
- AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail136,256 miles (+14,913)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,256 miles
- Test number
- 318245365661
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Diesel injector seal leaking
- AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the manufacturers underbody trays and/or engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,343 miles (+7,418)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,343 miles
- Test number
- 844937360282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,925 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,925 miles
- Test number
- 830113393540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,396 miles (+4,741)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 110,396 miles
- Test number
- 637942570526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,655 miles (+2,994)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,655 miles
- Test number
- 535516530603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,661 miles (+5,882)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,661 miles
- Test number
- 503150847562
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,779 miles (+6,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 96,779 miles
- Test number
- 378165675510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,018 miles (+8,683)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,018 miles
- Test number
- 285121699436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,335 miles
- Test number
- 513254280242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,332 miles (+9,058)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,332 miles
- Test number
- 531280468027
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,274 miles (+10,417)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 72,274 miles
- Test number
- 616058185266
- AdvisoryEngine and side covers fitted
Pass61,857 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 61,857 miles
- Test number
- 687278394260
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LC61 BMO
- Does LC61 BMO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BMO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BMO?
- The MOT on LC61 BMO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 BMO done?
- LC61 BMO was recorded at 151,479 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,976 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BMO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BMO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LC61 BMO find?
- LC61 BMO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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