BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC61 VCVMOT history
LC61 VCV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 167,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 167,386 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,023 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 10 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LC61 VCV was last recorded at 167,386 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 18,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,578 miles · 2 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 18,808 miles
- Average per year
- 17,023 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 167,386 miles
- 2022 – 148,578 miles
- 2021 – 131,415 miles
- 2019 – 106,218 miles
- 2018 – 86,345 miles
- 2017 – 64,718 miles
- 2016 – 42,146 miles
- 2015 – 37,997 miles
- 2014 – 28,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail167,386 miles
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
O/s headlamp top cover cap missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Chip in windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail167,386 miles (+18,808)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,386 miles
- Test number
- 855832777075
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass148,578 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 148,578 miles
- Test number
- 742621461197
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face heavily scored from metal to metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary safety bonnet catch partially seized/stiff to operate
Fail148,572 miles (+17,157)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,572 miles
- Test number
- 984195555588
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face heavily scored from metal to metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySecondary safety bonnet catch partially seized/stiff to operate
Pass131,415 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 131,415 miles
- Test number
- 629368207481
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded and condensate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp top cover cap missing
Fail131,409 miles (+25,191)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,409 miles
- Test number
- 810787928149
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp top cover cap missing
Pass106,218 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,218 miles
- Test number
- 257272473591
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail106,215 miles (+19,870)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,215 miles
- Test number
- 679041292727
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,345 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 86,345 miles
- Test number
- 439025712513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is feathered.
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs have a slight wear ridge.
Fail86,344 miles (+21,626)2 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,344 miles
- Test number
- 427507112779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is wearing faster on the outside edge, almost worn through to canvas.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is feathered.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres are wearing faster on the inside edges.
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs have a slight wear ridge.
Pass64,718 miles (+22,572)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,718 miles
- Test number
- 752573019140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,146 miles (+4,149)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,146 miles
- Test number
- 195180691907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,997 miles (+9,312)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 37,997 miles
- Test number
- 645201357658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,685 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 28,685 miles
- Test number
- 168094344328
- NoteRear pads low linings
Questions about LC61 VCV
- Does LC61 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 VCV expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VCV?
- The MOT on LC61 VCV expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 VCV done?
- LC61 VCV was recorded at 167,386 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 17,023 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VCV has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VCV 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 VCV find?
- LC61 VCV failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 6 more.
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