BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 BUAMOT history
LC61 BUA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 153,773 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BUA
- 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
- 18 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BUA was last recorded at 153,773 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,771 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 10,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,773 miles
- 2023 – 150,966 miles
- 2022 – 149,561 miles
- 2021 – 133,201 miles
- 2020 – 117,147 miles
- 2019 – 102,857 miles
- 2018 – 85,263 miles
- 2017 – 78,720 miles
- 2016 – 70,606 miles
- 2015 – 59,805 miles
- 2014 – 41,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,773 miles
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,773 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 153,773 miles
- Test number
- 405645332817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,771 miles (+2,805)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,771 miles
- Test number
- 913363888896
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass150,966 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 150,966 miles
- Test number
- 112395994430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass149,561 miles (+16,360)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 149,561 miles
- Test number
- 961478463303
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn down on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass133,201 miles (+16,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 133,201 miles
- Test number
- 621152419968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass117,147 miles (+14,290)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,147 miles
- Test number
- 956789325947
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass102,857 miles (+17,594)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,857 miles
- Test number
- 547187609463
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated
- AdvisoryCrack in nearside of windscreen
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has nail in tread and tread getting low : 3mm
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm
Pass85,263 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,263 miles
- Test number
- 819481708484
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail85,254 miles (+6,534)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,254 miles
- Test number
- 780549779413
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,720 miles (+8,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,720 miles
- Test number
- 650377124654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,606 miles (+10,801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,606 miles
- Test number
- 759078131443
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
Pass59,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 59,805 miles
- Test number
- 394162460601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,805 miles (+17,925)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,805 miles
- Test number
- 865694091101
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass41,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 41,880 miles
- Test number
- 667965274219
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LC61 BUA
- Does LC61 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 BUA expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BUA?
- The MOT on LC61 BUA expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 BUA done?
- LC61 BUA was recorded at 153,773 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 10,829 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BUA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BUA 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 BUA find?
- LC61 BUA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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