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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VCNMOT history

LC61 VCN is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 186,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LC61 VCN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,086 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VCN was last recorded at 186,086 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,404 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,682 miles
Average per year
10,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,086 miles
  • 2025 – 180,404 miles
  • 2024 – 174,694 miles
  • 2023 – 167,872 miles
  • 2022 – 155,546 miles
  • 2021 – 142,572 miles
  • 2020 – 133,224 miles
  • 2019 – 118,340 miles
  • 2018 – 108,413 miles
  • 2017 – 98,263 miles
  • 2016 – 83,229 miles
  • 2015 – 67,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,086 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,086 miles (+5,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,086 miles
    Test number
    142258223241
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass180,404 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    798394235147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail180,404 miles (+5,710)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    241761984589
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass174,694 miles (+6,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,694 miles
    Test number
    358775433427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,872 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,872 miles
    Test number
    543828446673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail167,870 miles (+12,324)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,870 miles
    Test number
    965632590021
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,546 miles (+12,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,546 miles
    Test number
    756436151385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,572 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    142,572 miles
    Test number
    699358046567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,569 miles (+9,345)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,569 miles
    Test number
    198595884191
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,224 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    793151059864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail133,222 miles (+14,882)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,222 miles
    Test number
    291708555820
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,340 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,340 miles
    Test number
    638788275392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,278 miles (+9,865)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,278 miles
    Test number
    661277810747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass108,413 miles (+10,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    261866657276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,263 miles
    Test number
    575536428418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,263 miles (+15,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,263 miles
    Test number
    945867114481
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass83,229 miles (+15,921)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,229 miles
    Test number
    710164092606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    417233725004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VCN

Does LC61 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VCN is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VCN?
The MOT on LC61 VCN is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VCN done?
LC61 VCN was recorded at 186,086 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,227 miles a year.
Has LC61 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VCN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VCN 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 VCN find?
LC61 VCN passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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