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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass217,619 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Pass198,616 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    198,616 miles
    Test number
    254725650004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Pass169,748 miles (+122,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,748 miles
    Test number
    865042226252
    • AdvisoryEngine covers Undertrays fitted
  11. 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
  12. Pass141,669 miles (+32,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    856708692384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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