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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ETOMOT history

LC61 ETO is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LC61 ETO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
137,397 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ETO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ETO was last recorded at 137,397 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 7,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,051 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,346 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,397 miles
  • 2025 – 130,051 miles
  • 2024 – 118,937 miles
  • 2023 – 112,230 miles
  • 2022 – 106,377 miles
  • 2021 – 98,201 miles
  • 2020 – 93,788 miles
  • 2019 – 82,940 miles
  • 2018 – 73,067 miles
  • 2017 – 62,136 miles
  • 2015 – 54,346 miles
  • 2014 – 46,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,397 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,397 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    524335478043
    • 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))

  2. Pass130,051 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,051 miles
    Test number
    559467003054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,871 miles
    Test number
    731105706628
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,862 miles (+6,925)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    203826375242
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,937 miles (+6,707)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    583070366785
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,230 miles (+5,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,230 miles
    Test number
    538072841639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Cailper to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,377 miles (+8,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,377 miles
    Test number
    178739293519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,201 miles (+4,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    433354207513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,788 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    599105448018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,940 miles (+9,873)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    144955533366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,067 miles (+10,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    139562313946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass62,136 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    138498451296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,346 miles (+7,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    948999746113
    • 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)

  14. Pass46,350 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,350 miles
    Test number
    628829214354
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing badly on outer edge.

Questions about LC61 ETO

Does LC61 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ETO is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ETO?
The MOT on LC61 ETO is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ETO done?
LC61 ETO was recorded at 137,397 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has LC61 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ETO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ETO 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 ETO find?
LC61 ETO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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