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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MDYMOT history

LC61 MDY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,781 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LC61 MDY was last recorded at 116,781 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,229 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,552 miles
Average per year
6,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,781 miles
  • 2025 – 115,229 miles
  • 2024 – 113,984 miles
  • 2022 – 113,964 miles
  • 2021 – 111,888 miles
  • 2020 – 95,207 miles
  • 2018 – 82,536 miles
  • 2017 – 67,028 miles
  • 2016 – 57,814 miles
  • 2015 – 50,170 miles
  • 2014 – 43,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,781 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Stone chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,781 miles (+1,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,781 miles
    Test number
    883157990569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass115,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    871745277411
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chip in windscreen

  3. Fail115,229 miles (+1,245)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,229 miles
    Test number
    675077232351
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Stone chip in windscreen

  4. Pass113,984 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,984 miles
    Test number
    516642827508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,964 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,964 miles
    Test number
    775014158983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,888 miles (+7,628)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    314591431113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,260 miles (+9,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    753869188537
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,207 miles (+12,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,207 miles
    Test number
    935579042534
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON BRAKE PAD SENSORS ARE BROKE

  9. Pass82,536 miles (+15,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,536 miles
    Test number
    290157859758
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,028 miles (+9,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,028 miles
    Test number
    507775803631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,814 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    887689477170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    820406339562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,170 miles (+6,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,170 miles
    Test number
    683630902151
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass43,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,927 miles
    Test number
    359972884267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 MDY

Does LC61 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MDY is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MDY?
The MOT on LC61 MDY is valid until 1 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 MDY done?
LC61 MDY was recorded at 116,781 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,394 miles a year.
Has LC61 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MDY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 MDY 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 MDY find?
LC61 MDY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 3mm, and 1 more.

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