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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BUHMOT history

LC61 BUH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 151,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LC61 BUH silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,385 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LC61 BUH was last recorded at 151,385 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,164 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,221 miles
Average per year
7,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,385 miles
  • 2025 – 146,164 miles
  • 2024 – 142,145 miles
  • 2023 – 135,560 miles
  • 2022 – 123,283 miles
  • 2021 – 110,268 miles
  • 2020 – 102,924 miles
  • 2019 – 96,983 miles
  • 2018 – 90,900 miles
  • 2017 – 83,874 miles
  • 2016 – 76,811 miles
  • 2015 – 70,675 miles
  • 2014 – 68,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,385 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,385 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,385 miles
    Test number
    590575256141
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,164 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,164 miles
    Test number
    554387050623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,145 miles (+6,585)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,145 miles
    Test number
    636506201735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,560 miles (+12,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,560 miles
    Test number
    198129710916
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass123,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,283 miles
    Test number
    420588729517
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,283 miles (+13,015)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,283 miles
    Test number
    149847405181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,268 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,268 miles
    Test number
    496370304293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,921 miles (+4,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    491186604317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre *Non repairable* 275/40/18
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,924 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,924 miles
    Test number
    778070078219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,983 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    364838645588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,900 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,900 miles
    Test number
    157780372152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,896 miles (+7,022)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    992582384938
    • 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)

  13. Pass83,874 miles (+7,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    143242542948
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

  14. Pass76,811 miles (+6,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,811 miles
    Test number
    148509323555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise: engine covers obscuring some items.
    • AdvisoryAdvise:under trays obscuring some items.

  15. Pass70,675 miles (+2,655)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    377393025030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    988254704344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,020 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    429973704469
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC61 BUH

Does LC61 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BUH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BUH?
The MOT on LC61 BUH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BUH done?
LC61 BUH was recorded at 151,385 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
Has LC61 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BUH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 BUH 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 BUH find?
LC61 BUH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: engine mounting damaged but not to excess.

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