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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MFVMOT history

LC61 MFV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LC61 MFV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
146,395 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MFV was last recorded at 146,395 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,476 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,919 miles
Average per year
9,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,395 miles
  • 2025 – 140,476 miles
  • 2024 – 133,940 miles
  • 2023 – 123,665 miles
  • 2022 – 117,754 miles
  • 2021 – 105,515 miles
  • 2020 – 101,152 miles
  • 2019 – 97,294 miles
  • 2018 – 91,791 miles
  • 2017 – 74,277 miles
  • 2016 – 58,272 miles
  • 2015 – 48,316 miles
  • 2014 – 36,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,395 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine under trays fitted obscuring underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,395 miles (+5,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    146,395 miles
    Test number
    563671654063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass140,476 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,476 miles
    Test number
    180736299009
    • 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))
  3. Pass133,940 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,940 miles
    Test number
    319141638695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,665 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,665 miles
    Test number
    998745783143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass117,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    903803704251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,754 miles (+12,239)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    390914552981
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  7. Pass105,515 miles (+4,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,515 miles
    Test number
    825474721893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn. on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass101,152 miles (+3,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    942331038656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,294 miles (+5,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    150660471514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass91,791 miles (+17,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    929263227826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass74,277 miles (+16,005)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,277 miles
    Test number
    435614796159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,272 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    335003229836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,316 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,316 miles
    Test number
    756289470123
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted obscuring underside components
  14. Fail48,241 miles (+11,378)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    985402379214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring engine components
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted obscuring underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass36,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,863 miles
    Test number
    787172524306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,863 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,863 miles
    Test number
    167852124361
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LC61 MFV

Does LC61 MFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MFV is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MFV?
The MOT on LC61 MFV is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MFV done?
LC61 MFV was recorded at 146,395 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,293 miles a year.
Has LC61 MFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MFV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 MFV 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 MFV find?
LC61 MFV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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