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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VAYMOT history

LC61 VAY is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 167,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

LC61 VAY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
167,779 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VAY was last recorded at 167,779 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 10,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,608 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,171 miles
Average per year
13,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,779 miles
  • 2025 – 157,608 miles
  • 2024 – 140,638 miles
  • 2022 – 122,403 miles
  • 2021 – 104,246 miles
  • 2020 – 92,342 miles
  • 2019 – 81,790 miles
  • 2018 – 69,112 miles
  • 2017 – 45,791 miles
  • 2016 – 27,632 miles
  • 2015 – 22,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    167,779 miles
    Test number
    164758946462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail167,779 miles (+10,171)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,779 miles
    Test number
    115764388692
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,608 miles (+16,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,608 miles
    Test number
    948702666842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,638 miles (+18,235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,638 miles
    Test number
    792218258651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,403 miles (+18,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    917672492355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,246 miles (+11,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    624958243344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,342 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    677417567125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,790 miles (+12,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    823334631144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,112 miles (+23,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    69,112 miles
    Test number
    920949342455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,791 miles (+13,643)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,791 miles
    Test number
    184563808261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,148 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,148 miles
    Test number
    735531578462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,632 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,632 miles
    Test number
    150937228964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,746 miles
    Test number
    527692415050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VAY

Does LC61 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VAY is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VAY?
The MOT on LC61 VAY is valid until 26 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 VAY done?
LC61 VAY was recorded at 167,779 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 13,135 miles a year.
Has LC61 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VAY 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 VAY find?
LC61 VAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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