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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 XKDMOT history

LC61 XKD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LC61 XKD black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,603 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 XKD
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
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 XKD was last recorded at 135,603 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,028 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
6,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,603 miles
  • 2024 – 133,028 miles
  • 2023 – 130,421 miles
  • 2022 – 128,016 miles
  • 2021 – 124,155 miles
  • 2020 – 119,868 miles
  • 2019 – 107,657 miles
  • 2018 – 97,403 miles
  • 2017 – 83,523 miles
  • 2016 – 77,463 miles
  • 2015 – 65,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,603 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    663182176664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail135,603 miles (+2,575)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    873414440452
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass133,028 miles (+2,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    523487523328
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    286060460468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Unrepairable 225/55/R17

  5. Fail130,421 miles (+2,405)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    341396155300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Nail in tyre Unrepairable 225/55/R17

  6. Pass128,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,016 miles
    Test number
    990053792165
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bushes worn all

  7. Fail128,015 miles (+3,860)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    141291452713
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bushes worn all

  8. Pass124,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,155 miles
    Test number
    855159456152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail124,155 miles (+4,287)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,155 miles
    Test number
    770108872587
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass119,868 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,868 miles
    Test number
    550374271103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,657 miles (+10,254)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,657 miles
    Test number
    743468270777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    933021167956
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail97,403 miles (+13,880)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,403 miles
    Test number
    812201117829
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass83,523 miles (+6,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    553001569149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass77,463 miles (+12,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    588860609666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    285679905087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 XKD

Does LC61 XKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 XKD is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 XKD?
The MOT on LC61 XKD is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 XKD done?
LC61 XKD was recorded at 135,603 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,485 miles a year.
Has LC61 XKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 XKD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 XKD 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 XKD find?
LC61 XKD passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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