
BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 RKOMOT history
LC61 RKO is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 217,619 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 217,619 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 RKO
- 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
- 2 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 RKO was last recorded at 217,619 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 3,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Dec 2016: 47,077 miles, lower than 141,669 miles on 30 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 214,205 miles · 6 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,414 miles
- Average per year
- 10,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 217,619 miles
- 2024 – 214,205 miles
- 2023 – 211,316 miles
- 2022 – 206,030 miles
- 2021 – 198,616 miles
- 2019 – 192,074 miles
- 2017 – 169,748 miles
- 2016 – 47,077 miles
- 2015 – 141,669 miles
- 2014 – 108,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Engine cover undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Engine cover and undertray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,619 miles (+3,414)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 217,619 miles
- Test number
- 619791100138
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass214,205 miles (+2,889)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 214,205 miles
- Test number
- 714216938090
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
Pass211,316 miles (+5,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 211,316 miles
- Test number
- 178034220223
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
Pass206,030 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 206,030 miles
- Test number
- 901349156985
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
Fail206,030 miles (+7,414)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,030 miles
- Test number
- 981635153207
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
Pass198,616 miles (+6,542)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 198,616 miles
- Test number
- 254725650004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,074 miles (+9,591)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 192,074 miles
- Test number
- 290675569940
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
Pass182,483 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 182,483 miles
- Test number
- 424181060989
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
Fail182,483 miles (+12,735)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,483 miles
- Test number
- 402886112785
- Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
Pass169,748 miles (+122,671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 169,748 miles
- Test number
- 865042226252
- AdvisoryEngine covers Undertrays fitted
Pass47,077 miles (-94,592)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 47,077 miles
- Test number
- 203218466545
- AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted obscuring view
Pass141,669 miles (+32,891)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 141,669 miles
- Test number
- 856708692384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,778 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 108,778 miles
- Test number
- 488797704352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about LC61 RKO
- Does LC61 RKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 RKO expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 RKO?
- The MOT on LC61 RKO expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 RKO done?
- LC61 RKO was recorded at 217,619 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 10,692 miles a year.
- Has LC61 RKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 RKO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC61 RKO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LC61 RKO find?
- LC61 RKO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 2 more.
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