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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BTOMOT history

LC61 BTO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,882 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BTO was last recorded at 133,882 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,864 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
5,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,882 miles
  • 2025 – 131,581 miles
  • 2024 – 129,316 miles
  • 2023 – 126,823 miles
  • 2022 – 121,644 miles
  • 2021 – 114,781 miles
  • 2020 – 104,726 miles
  • 2019 – 92,223 miles
  • 2018 – 86,740 miles
  • 2017 – 82,020 miles
  • 2016 – 74,977 miles
  • 2014 – 66,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,882 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,882 miles
    Test number
    667706251394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,864 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    951708433550
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,581 miles (+2,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,581 miles
    Test number
    169405020382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass129,316 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    636291008441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,823 miles (+5,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    895685656763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,644 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,644 miles
    Test number
    482705136240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass114,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,781 miles
    Test number
    609354268173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,781 miles (+10,055)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,781 miles
    Test number
    128853183456
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass104,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    155628609833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,726 miles (+12,503)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    958218373770
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass92,223 miles (+1,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    957804724011
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass90,977 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    314568197279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,740 miles (+4,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    723747988940
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass82,020 miles (+7,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,020 miles
    Test number
    488347292308
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass74,977 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,977 miles
    Test number
    481050984074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    647926494225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BTO

Does LC61 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BTO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BTO?
The MOT on LC61 BTO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BTO done?
LC61 BTO was recorded at 133,882 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,647 miles a year.
Has LC61 BTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BTO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 BTO 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 BTO find?
LC61 BTO passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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