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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MVXMOT history

LC61 MVX is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LC61 MVX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,820 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LC61 MVX was last recorded at 96,820 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,781 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,820 miles
  • 2025 – 93,752 miles
  • 2024 – 90,951 miles
  • 2023 – 87,249 miles
  • 2022 – 81,255 miles
  • 2021 – 76,505 miles
  • 2020 – 63,517 miles
  • 2019 – 55,621 miles
  • 2018 – 47,224 miles
  • 2016 – 35,353 miles
  • 2015 – 23,321 miles
  • 2014 – 12,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,820 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,820 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    446263701393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,781 miles (+3,029)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,781 miles
    Test number
    830320573979
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,752 miles (+2,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    93,752 miles
    Test number
    288398473969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,951 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,951 miles
    Test number
    345962075836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,249 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,249 miles
    Test number
    779017890077
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail87,142 miles (+5,887)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    167809417106
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass81,255 miles (+4,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,255 miles
    Test number
    370036586721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Behind undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,505 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,505 miles
    Test number
    433202658788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    891634739945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,441 miles (+8,924)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,441 miles
    Test number
    644499536242
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass63,517 miles (+7,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    548226962503
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass55,621 miles (+8,397)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,621 miles
    Test number
    489134433173
    • MinorNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  13. Pass47,224 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    593661799380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,353 miles (+12,032)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    989203859696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,321 miles (+11,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    23,321 miles
    Test number
    403717211617
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  16. Pass12,203 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,203 miles
    Test number
    688567204303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,333 miles
    Test number
    677542764194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MVX

Does LC61 MVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MVX is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MVX?
The MOT on LC61 MVX is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MVX done?
LC61 MVX was recorded at 96,820 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has LC61 MVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MVX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MVX 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 MVX find?
LC61 MVX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm.

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