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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BUVMOT history

LC61 BUV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LC61 BUV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,638 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BUV
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
6 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BUV was last recorded at 160,638 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 2,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,151 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,487 miles
Average per year
7,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,638 miles
  • 2025 – 158,151 miles
  • 2024 – 156,923 miles
  • 2023 – 155,059 miles
  • 2022 – 153,394 miles
  • 2021 – 152,333 miles
  • 2020 – 148,844 miles
  • 2019 – 143,139 miles
  • 2017 – 124,790 miles
  • 2016 – 94,347 miles
  • 2014 – 76,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,638 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,638 miles (+2,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,638 miles
    Test number
    972427236534
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass158,151 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,151 miles
    Test number
    532825958003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,923 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,923 miles
    Test number
    917024591767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,059 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    957799721071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,394 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,394 miles
    Test number
    145125462279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,333 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,333 miles
    Test number
    563371412381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,844 miles (+5,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    937050772903
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass143,139 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,139 miles
    Test number
    828641640647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions 0.03

  9. Fail143,119 miles (+18,329)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,119 miles
    Test number
    567158146562
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,790 miles (+17,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,790 miles
    Test number
    801449239633
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected

  11. Pass106,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    845244294578
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

  12. Fail106,860 miles (+12,513)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,860 miles
    Test number
    124762733344
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inner edges

  13. Pass94,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    974580790625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,347 miles (+18,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    803225442628
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass76,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    639540134340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BUV

Does LC61 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BUV is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BUV?
The MOT on LC61 BUV is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BUV done?
LC61 BUV was recorded at 160,638 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 7,524 miles a year.
Has LC61 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BUV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LC61 BUV 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 BUV find?
LC61 BUV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s.

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