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BMW 520

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 KWJMOT history

LC61 KWJ is a black petrol BMW 520 first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 154,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
154,793 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KWJ was last recorded at 154,793 miles on 29 May 2026, 6,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,078 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,715 miles
Average per year
8,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,793 miles
  • 2025 – 148,078 miles
  • 2016 – 83,719 miles
  • 2015 – 77,819 miles
  • 2014 – 61,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,793 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    254562524599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail154,793 miles (+6,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    825416835419
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass148,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    924856862055
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass229,235 km (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    229,235 km
    Test number
    119319133720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass219,082 km (+11,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    219,082 km
    Test number
    163255038786
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass207,554 km (+5,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    207,554 km
    Test number
    334324018136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass202,054 km (+55)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,054 km
    Test number
    322408159330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail201,999 km (+7,996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,999 km
    Test number
    782585362318
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF REAR BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF REAR BALL JOINT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass194,003 km (+12,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    194,003 km
    Test number
    353709950737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass181,860 km (+18,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    181,860 km
    Test number
    166272381943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass163,821 km (+18,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,821 km
    Test number
    442368840069
    • 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)
  12. Pass145,329 km
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,329 km
    Test number
    938747748454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,719 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    356356928649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,819 miles (+16,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,819 miles
    Test number
    151289403649
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass61,206 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    466145124391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,204 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    537494724368
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteTrigger point not met

Questions about LC61 KWJ

Does LC61 KWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KWJ is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KWJ?
The MOT on LC61 KWJ is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KWJ done?
LC61 KWJ was recorded at 154,793 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 8,123 miles a year.
Has LC61 KWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KWJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 KWJ 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 KWJ find?
LC61 KWJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; under trays fitted.

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