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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 PZXMOT history

LC61 PZX is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,603 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 PZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 PZX was last recorded at 129,603 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 12,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,538 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,065 miles
Average per year
9,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,603 miles
  • 2025 – 117,538 miles
  • 2024 – 111,108 miles
  • 2023 – 106,273 miles
  • 2021 – 97,712 miles
  • 2020 – 91,311 miles
  • 2019 – 84,284 miles
  • 2018 – 72,302 miles
  • 2017 – 60,321 miles
  • 2016 – 48,424 miles
  • 2015 – 34,994 miles
  • 2014 – 23,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,603 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,603 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,603 miles
    Test number
    5404267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,538 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,538 miles
    Test number
    3951788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,108 miles (+4,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    197127136450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass106,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    918576092261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail106,273 miles (+8,561)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    687199210162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass97,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,712 miles
    Test number
    985116714752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,710 miles (+6,399)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    831787423395
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass91,311 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    594377016613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,284 miles (+11,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,284 miles
    Test number
    276275508338
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted
  10. Pass72,302 miles (+11,981)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    206515401048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,321 miles (+11,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,321 miles
    Test number
    709511974407
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have a worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have a worn inner edge
  12. Pass48,424 miles (+13,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,424 miles
    Test number
    475425073205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,994 miles (+11,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,994 miles
    Test number
    811416254538
    • AdvisoryPresenter adviced
  14. Pass23,473 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,473 miles
    Test number
    406458524466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,275 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,275 miles
    Test number
    749548014329
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 PZX

Does LC61 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 PZX is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 PZX?
The MOT on LC61 PZX is valid until 31 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 PZX done?
LC61 PZX was recorded at 129,603 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,345 miles a year.
Has LC61 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 PZX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 PZX 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 PZX find?
LC61 PZX passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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