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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 FSSMOT history

LC61 FSS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LC61 FSS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,694 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FSS
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
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FSS was last recorded at 175,694 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 16,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,534 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,160 miles
Average per year
7,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,694 miles
  • 2025 – 159,534 miles
  • 2024 – 145,867 miles
  • 2023 – 131,014 miles
  • 2021 – 116,852 miles
  • 2020 – 113,549 miles
  • 2019 – 109,329 miles
  • 2018 – 102,488 miles
  • 2017 – 98,950 miles
  • 2016 – 96,804 miles
  • 2015 – 94,379 miles
  • 2014 – 87,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

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, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,694 miles
    Test number
    291951788158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

  2. Fail175,694 miles (+16,160)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,694 miles
    Test number
    768568211626
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have water ingress (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

  3. Pass159,534 miles (+13,667)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    306811187216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,867 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    871286945310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,866 miles (+14,852)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,866 miles
    Test number
    777732883648
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    739255410815
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S headlamp aim poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail131,014 miles (+14,162)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    380364165882
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S headlamp aim poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass116,852 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    755310346912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,836 miles (+3,287)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,836 miles
    Test number
    635551118122
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass113,549 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    749853479925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,329 miles
    Test number
    734157224368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,328 miles (+6,840)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    984558225752
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  13. Pass102,488 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    959048257285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,950 miles (+2,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    189059048736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin

  15. Pass96,804 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,804 miles
    Test number
    891246147572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,379 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    611113728556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    416948404390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FSS

Does LC61 FSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FSS is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FSS?
The MOT on LC61 FSS is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 FSS done?
LC61 FSS was recorded at 175,694 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,846 miles a year.
Has LC61 FSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FSS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 FSS 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 FSS find?
LC61 FSS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps have water ingress; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm.

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