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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 JPOMOT history

LC61 JPO is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,215 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JPO was last recorded at 129,215 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 7,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,028 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,187 miles
Average per year
8,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,215 miles
  • 2025 – 122,028 miles
  • 2024 – 117,561 miles
  • 2023 – 113,506 miles
  • 2022 – 106,476 miles
  • 2021 – 100,225 miles
  • 2020 – 87,225 miles
  • 2019 – 76,159 miles
  • 2018 – 66,950 miles
  • 2017 – 57,430 miles
  • 2016 – 45,984 miles
  • 2015 – 43,354 miles
  • 2014 – 34,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUndertray fittedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • No acceleration detected on emissions test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,215 miles
    Test number
    101512986021
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Fail129,210 miles (+7,182)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    172875576435
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass122,028 miles (+4,467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    298654263902
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Pass117,561 miles (+4,055)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,561 miles
    Test number
    403188698577
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass113,506 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,506 miles
    Test number
    224288030935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass106,476 miles (+6,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,476 miles
    Test number
    531496512754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass100,225 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    319748390554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Fail100,223 miles (+12,998)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,223 miles
    Test number
    117822790182
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNo acceleration detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Pass87,225 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,225 miles
    Test number
    521225616921
    • 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))
  10. Pass76,159 miles (+9,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    431251561365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass66,950 miles (+9,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,950 miles
    Test number
    256783151325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,430 miles (+11,446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    569251023461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,984 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,984 miles
    Test number
    897836961612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,354 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,354 miles
    Test number
    913765890930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    166130034372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,683 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,683 miles
    Test number
    626129224327
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 JPO

Does LC61 JPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JPO is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JPO?
The MOT on LC61 JPO is valid until 29 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 JPO done?
LC61 JPO was recorded at 129,215 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,344 miles a year.
Has LC61 JPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JPO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 JPO 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 JPO find?
LC61 JPO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray fitted.

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