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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 OFUMOT history

LC61 OFU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 217,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2023
Mileage
217,303 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OFU
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
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OFU was last recorded at 217,303 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 7,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,386 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,917 miles
Average per year
15,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 217,303 miles
  • 2021 – 209,386 miles
  • 2020 – 197,563 miles
  • 2019 – 180,946 miles
  • 2018 – 167,993 miles
  • 2017 – 152,658 miles
  • 2016 – 134,612 miles
  • 2015 – 119,140 miles
  • 2014 – 93,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,303 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear tyres inner edge worn smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,303 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,303 miles
    Test number
    638429175711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,386 miles (+243)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,386 miles
    Test number
    353459675676
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail209,143 miles (+11,580)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,143 miles
    Test number
    772297214584
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass197,563 miles (+16,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,563 miles
    Test number
    767838153925
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad sensor insecure and chaffing on the wheel
  5. Pass180,946 miles (+113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,946 miles
    Test number
    767143473659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge worn smooth
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Fail180,833 miles (+12,840)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,833 miles
    Test number
    478989972702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge worn smooth
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass167,993 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,993 miles
    Test number
    448774520968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail167,989 miles (+15,331)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,989 miles
    Test number
    312256124950
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass152,658 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,658 miles
    Test number
    877911773930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail152,618 miles (+18,006)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,618 miles
    Test number
    691910951229
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass134,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,612 miles
    Test number
    620756760009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,567 miles (+15,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    937870043241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass119,140 miles (+25,505)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    315461914518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,635 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    527176284240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 OFU

Does LC61 OFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 OFU expired on 1 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OFU?
The MOT on LC61 OFU expired on 1 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 OFU done?
LC61 OFU was recorded at 217,303 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 15,364 miles a year.
Has LC61 OFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OFU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 OFU 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 OFU find?
LC61 OFU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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