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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BMVMOT history

LC61 BMV is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 188,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

LC61 BMV brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
188,159 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BMV was last recorded at 188,159 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 5,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,800 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,359 miles
Average per year
9,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,159 miles
  • 2022 – 182,800 miles
  • 2021 – 169,981 miles
  • 2020 – 162,553 miles
  • 2019 – 153,933 miles
  • 2018 – 143,239 miles
  • 2017 – 135,073 miles
  • 2016 – 124,806 miles
  • 2015 – 119,422 miles
  • 2014 – 106,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,159 miles
    Test number
    827725809820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail188,159 miles (+5,359)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,159 miles
    Test number
    601411735031
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass182,800 miles (+12,819)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,800 miles
    Test number
    228385724632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,981 miles (+7,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,981 miles
    Test number
    167542107410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,553 miles (+8,620)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,553 miles
    Test number
    291804885030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,933 miles (+10,694)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,933 miles
    Test number
    316933570746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,239 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,239 miles
    Test number
    710468253646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,073 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,073 miles
    Test number
    226575494482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,806 miles (+5,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    106439988862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass119,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,422 miles
    Test number
    785624299046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService indicator on

  11. Fail119,411 miles (+12,748)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,411 miles
    Test number
    852292430036
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService indicator on

  12. Pass106,663 miles (+1,072)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,663 miles
    Test number
    367163104306
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit and has nail in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

  13. Fail105,591 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,591 miles
    Test number
    756123284260
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass105,591 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,591 miles
    Test number
    756963184216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 BMV

Does LC61 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 BMV expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BMV?
The MOT on LC61 BMV expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 BMV done?
LC61 BMV was recorded at 188,159 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 9,189 miles a year.
Has LC61 BMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BMV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 BMV 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 BMV find?
LC61 BMV passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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