BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 VEHMOT history
LC61 VEH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 163,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 163,867 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VEH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VEH was last recorded at 163,867 miles on 2 May 2026, 11,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 152,803 miles · 28 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,064 miles
- Average per year
- 11,927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,867 miles
- 2022 – 152,803 miles
- 2021 – 144,756 miles
- 2020 – 139,152 miles
- 2019 – 126,147 miles
- 2018 – 117,744 miles
- 2017 – 107,078 miles
- 2016 – 94,750 miles
- 2015 – 63,835 miles
- 2014 – 27,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in tread advice to replace soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the tailgate handle but can be opened from the remote key.
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 Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
15 tests since 12 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,867 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 163,867 miles
- Test number
- 736607952324
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in tread advice to replace soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the tailgate handle but can be opened from the remote key.
Fail163,867 miles (+11,064)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,867 miles
- Test number
- 488544600353
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in tread advice to replace soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the tailgate handle but can be opened from the remote key.
Pass152,803 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 152,803 miles
- Test number
- 563918970600
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the tailgate handle, but can be opened from the remote key
Fail152,802 miles (+8,046)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,802 miles
- Test number
- 264977714625
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTailgate cannot be opened from the tailgate handle, but can be opened from the key and interior button
Pass144,756 miles (+5,604)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 144,756 miles
- Test number
- 109248967594
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,152 miles (+13,005)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 139,152 miles
- Test number
- 242860834885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,147 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,147 miles
- Test number
- 850339378949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,744 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,744 miles
- Test number
- 518495860923
- 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))
Fail117,743 miles (+10,665)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,743 miles
- Test number
- 506586454638
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass107,078 miles (+189)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,078 miles
- Test number
- 266953479674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,889 miles (+12,139)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,889 miles
- Test number
- 700183421196
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,750 miles (+30,915)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 94,750 miles
- Test number
- 423528858258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,835 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,835 miles
- Test number
- 910532631639
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,835 miles (+36,752)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,835 miles
- Test number
- 105447231188
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 27,083 miles
- Test number
- 825606814341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 VEH
- Does LC61 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VEH is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VEH?
- The MOT on LC61 VEH is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VEH done?
- LC61 VEH was recorded at 163,867 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 11,927 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VEH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VEH 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 VEH find?
- LC61 VEH passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in tread advice to replace soon as possible; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential, and 1 more.
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