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BMW 535

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 2,979 cc

LC61 MWLMOT history

LC61 MWL is a grey petrol BMW 535 first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LC61 MWL grey 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MWL was last recorded at 141,198 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 10,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,460 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,738 miles
Average per year
9,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,198 miles
  • 2025 – 130,460 miles
  • 2024 – 125,858 miles
  • 2023 – 112,911 miles
  • 2022 – 101,584 miles
  • 2021 – 91,851 miles
  • 2020 – 85,705 miles
  • 2019 – 79,014 miles
  • 2018 – 69,614 miles
  • 2017 – 59,551 miles
  • 2016 – 47,094 miles
  • 2015 – 34,794 miles
  • 2014 – 28,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,198 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge, tread depth within center three quarters good.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside of plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approximately

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge center three quarters ok at present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,198 miles (+10,738)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,198 miles
    Test number
    918402418175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,460 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,460 miles
    Test number
    387742053926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,456 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    476183125027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,858 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,858 miles
    Test number
    213863251878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge, tread depth within center three quarters good.
  5. Fail125,855 miles (+12,944)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,855 miles
    Test number
    586426740877
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge, tread depth within center three quarters good.
  6. Pass112,911 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    568760359065
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside of plate (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail112,910 miles (+11,326)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,910 miles
    Test number
    929592099442
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured Cracks on inner edge of wheel rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside of plate (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass101,584 miles (+9,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    582557290867
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked on nearside (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass91,851 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    209462058079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,705 miles (+6,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    860725353816
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle on inside edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,014 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    286135053764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge center three quarters ok at present.
  12. Fail79,007 miles (+9,393)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    476894501138
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge center three quarters ok at present.
  13. Pass69,614 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    978008151476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,551 miles (+12,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    229548340056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,094 miles (+12,300)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,094 miles
    Test number
    123311224193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    518757095151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,792 miles (+6,785)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,792 miles
    Test number
    786967295126
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  18. Pass28,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    188804304321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail28,007 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    666424504346
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LC61 MWL

Does LC61 MWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MWL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MWL?
The MOT on LC61 MWL is valid until 27 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 MWL done?
LC61 MWL was recorded at 141,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,967 miles a year.
Has LC61 MWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MWL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 MWL 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 MWL find?
LC61 MWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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