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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 FTXMOT history

LC61 FTX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LC61 FTX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,244 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FTX was last recorded at 109,244 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,456 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
7,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,244 miles
  • 2025 – 105,456 miles
  • 2024 – 102,814 miles
  • 2023 – 98,896 miles
  • 2022 – 96,126 miles
  • 2021 – 91,088 miles
  • 2020 – 84,763 miles
  • 2019 – 75,853 miles
  • 2018 – 62,574 miles
  • 2017 – 50,497 miles
  • 2016 – 41,212 miles
  • 2014 – 30,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,244 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,244 miles (+3,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,244 miles
    Test number
    673579307252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,456 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,456 miles
    Test number
    997851400713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,814 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,814 miles
    Test number
    338006519584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,813 miles (+3,917)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,813 miles
    Test number
    864260322786
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,896 miles
    Test number
    523749677875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,892 miles (+2,766)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    352247039786
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner part of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,126 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    400297077671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,125 miles (+5,037)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    614660406939
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    449579352174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside front top ball joint

  10. Fail91,088 miles (+6,325)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,088 miles
    Test number
    187688400305
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside front top ball joint

  11. Pass84,763 miles (+8,910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    679474455311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,853 miles (+13,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    726277075508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass62,574 miles (+12,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,574 miles
    Test number
    310462629935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,497 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    882946367184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,492 miles (+9,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,492 miles
    Test number
    965983142933
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass41,212 miles (+11,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,212 miles
    Test number
    384715259684
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass30,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    486227814325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FTX

Does LC61 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 FTX is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FTX?
The MOT on LC61 FTX is valid until 3 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 FTX done?
LC61 FTX was recorded at 109,244 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 7,042 miles a year.
Has LC61 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FTX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 FTX 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 FTX find?
LC61 FTX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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