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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RBYMOT history

LC61 RBY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 155,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,370 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RBY was last recorded at 155,370 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,284 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
11,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,370 miles
  • 2025 – 155,284 miles
  • 2024 – 143,062 miles
  • 2023 – 131,501 miles
  • 2022 – 119,046 miles
  • 2021 – 109,499 miles
  • 2020 – 101,963 miles
  • 2019 – 95,072 miles
  • 2018 – 82,622 miles
  • 2017 – 67,970 miles
  • 2016 – 50,264 miles
  • 2015 – 38,354 miles
  • 2014 – 24,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,370 miles
  • AdvisoryFront pads low

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,370 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,370 miles
    Test number
    406768757091
    • AdvisoryFront pads low

  2. Fail155,284 miles (+12,222)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,284 miles
    Test number
    971082173006
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass143,062 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,062 miles
    Test number
    384240018437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,501 miles (+12,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,501 miles
    Test number
    439266613035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    302327908345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,046 miles (+9,547)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    829726842035
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **1.7mm** (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,499 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    448583007920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,963 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,963 miles
    Test number
    848444527044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,072 miles (+12,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    957586404446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,622 miles (+14,652)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    371003604242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,970 miles (+17,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    789327914903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,264 miles (+11,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,264 miles
    Test number
    827847561662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  13. Pass38,354 miles (+13,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    988020260777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  14. Pass24,995 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    575565544385
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 RBY

Does LC61 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RBY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RBY?
The MOT on LC61 RBY is valid until 8 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 RBY done?
LC61 RBY was recorded at 155,370 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 11,598 miles a year.
Has LC61 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RBY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RBY 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 RBY find?
LC61 RBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front pads low.

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