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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 JNJMOT history

LC61 JNJ is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 224,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
224,535 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JNJ was last recorded at 224,535 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,535 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,535 miles
  • 2024 – 221,415 miles
  • 2023 – 190,860 miles
  • 2022 – 185,224 miles
  • 2021 – 177,965 miles
  • 2020 – 171,548 miles
  • 2019 – 162,892 miles
  • 2018 – 154,683 miles
  • 2017 – 143,878 miles
  • 2016 – 132,235 miles
  • 2015 – 119,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,535 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm - 225/55/17-92Y

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,535 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    224,535 miles
    Test number
    766758630233
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail224,535 miles (+3,120)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,535 miles
    Test number
    628903332901
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail221,415 miles (+30,555)9 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,415 miles
    Test number
    170895293952
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Major oil leak onto exhaust system ,risk of fire (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,860 miles (+375)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    190,860 miles
    Test number
    177994497856
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm - 225/55/17-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail190,485 miles (+5,261)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,485 miles
    Test number
    608738973191
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17-92Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm - 225/55/17-92Y (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,224 miles (+372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,224 miles
    Test number
    140121189243
    • AdvisoryFront undertray missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail184,852 miles (+6,887)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,852 miles
    Test number
    860246098597
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass177,965 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,965 miles
    Test number
    412629375690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    157711732909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail171,548 miles (+8,656)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    174492382039
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass162,892 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,892 miles
    Test number
    414676571306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,882 miles (+8,199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,882 miles
    Test number
    467292618485
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass154,683 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,683 miles
    Test number
    479371786978
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted.

  14. Fail154,651 miles (+10,773)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    212710265866
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost trackcontrol arm outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost trackcontrol arm outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted.

  15. Pass143,878 miles (+11,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,878 miles
    Test number
    253677545082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint most rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom covers fitted

  16. Pass132,235 miles (+12,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,235 miles
    Test number
    751351422552
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing at outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail119,808 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    299528735206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass119,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    708398635261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 JNJ

Does LC61 JNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 JNJ expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JNJ?
The MOT on LC61 JNJ expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 JNJ done?
LC61 JNJ was recorded at 224,535 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 11,107 miles a year.
Has LC61 JNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JNJ has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 JNJ 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 JNJ find?
LC61 JNJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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