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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MFXMOT history

LC61 MFX is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 291,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LC61 MFX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
291,198 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MFX was last recorded at 291,198 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,193 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
19,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 291,198 miles
  • 2025 – 278,928 miles
  • 2024 – 270,007 miles
  • 2023 – 258,775 miles
  • 2022 – 253,255 miles
  • 2021 – 247,687 miles
  • 2020 – 240,984 miles
  • 2019 – 202,501 miles
  • 2016 – 95,106 miles
  • 2015 – 84,285 miles
  • 2014 – 71,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,198 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    291,198 miles
    Test number
    115665131386
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail291,193 miles (+12,265)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,193 miles
    Test number
    962204609080
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass278,928 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    278,928 miles
    Test number
    252326329127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass270,007 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    270,007 miles
    Test number
    255032175280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass258,775 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    258,775 miles
    Test number
    557651633715
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  6. Fail258,764 miles (+5,509)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,764 miles
    Test number
    654512338391
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Gearbox mounting defective

  7. Pass253,255 miles (+5,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    253,255 miles
    Test number
    874787294783
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass247,687 miles (+23)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    247,687 miles
    Test number
    294841310073
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail247,664 miles (+6,680)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,664 miles
    Test number
    957540543747
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Incorrect fitment (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Incorrect fitment (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass240,984 miles (+38,483)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    240,984 miles
    Test number
    982442397482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,501 miles (+107,395)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    202,501 miles
    Test number
    963632265710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    517706229948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,106 miles (+10,821)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    632039908695
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass84,285 miles (+13,090)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,285 miles
    Test number
    509809170991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    237903324324
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LC61 MFX

Does LC61 MFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MFX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MFX?
The MOT on LC61 MFX is valid until 17 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 MFX done?
LC61 MFX was recorded at 291,198 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 19,424 miles a year.
Has LC61 MFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MFX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MFX 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 MFX find?
LC61 MFX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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