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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RLUMOT history

LC61 RLU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LC61 RLU white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,146 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RLU
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
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RLU was last recorded at 109,146 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,145 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,146 miles
  • 2025 – 102,543 miles
  • 2023 – 97,478 miles
  • 2022 – 91,226 miles
  • 2021 – 86,297 miles
  • 2020 – 79,024 miles
  • 2019 – 73,157 miles
  • 2018 – 66,924 miles
  • 2017 – 53,067 miles
  • 2016 – 42,337 miles
  • 2015 – 38,725 miles
  • 2014 – 31,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,146 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,146 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    298465934563
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,145 miles (+6,602)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,145 miles
    Test number
    549913485242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,543 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,543 miles
    Test number
    551715066514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,478 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,478 miles
    Test number
    282800097363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail97,472 miles (+6,246)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    948052704502
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake warning lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass91,226 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    110611336938
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass86,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    684453803672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,297 miles (+7,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    497803408357
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,024 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    151500193850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,157 miles
    Test number
    843592946453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,154 miles (+6,230)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    536078718139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass66,924 miles (+13,857)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    824225771514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,067 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,067 miles
    Test number
    224161450450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,337 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,337 miles
    Test number
    143992012362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,725 miles (+7,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    793529970858
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
  16. Pass31,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    147213794297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 RLU

Does LC61 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RLU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RLU?
The MOT on LC61 RLU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RLU done?
LC61 RLU was recorded at 109,146 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has LC61 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RLU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 RLU 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 RLU find?
LC61 RLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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