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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZSVMOT history

LC61 ZSV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 200,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LC61 ZSV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,141 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZSV
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
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZSV was last recorded at 200,141 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2023: 192,669 miles, lower than 192,695 miles on 2 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,066 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,075 miles
Average per year
11,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,141 miles
  • 2024 – 199,066 miles
  • 2023 – 192,669 miles
  • 2022 – 184,077 miles
  • 2021 – 171,843 miles
  • 2020 – 165,885 miles
  • 2019 – 148,542 miles
  • 2018 – 126,714 miles
  • 2016 – 109,079 miles
  • 2015 – 88,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,141 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,141 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,141 miles
    Test number
    569865012974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass199,066 miles (+6,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,066 miles
    Test number
    353369066898
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass192,669 miles (-26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    192,669 miles
    Test number
    209837720787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,695 miles (+8,618)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,695 miles
    Test number
    907093935328
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass184,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,077 miles
    Test number
    195081707208
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail184,077 miles (+12,234)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,077 miles
    Test number
    589473557250
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass171,843 miles (+5,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    171,843 miles
    Test number
    615382059539
    • AdvisoryHAS RUNFLAT TYRE AND NON RUNFLAT FITTED ON SAME AXLE/REAR
  8. Pass165,885 miles (+17,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,885 miles
    Test number
    614797347695
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass148,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    733455737587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail148,542 miles (+21,828)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    373484182118
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass126,714 miles (+17,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,714 miles
    Test number
    198025495719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass109,079 miles (+20,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,079 miles
    Test number
    912234340345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn very low on outer edge
  13. Pass88,967 miles (+21,597)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,967 miles
    Test number
    813848195593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,370 miles
    Test number
    137545005495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZSV

Does LC61 ZSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZSV is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZSV?
The MOT on LC61 ZSV is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZSV done?
LC61 ZSV was recorded at 200,141 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 11,527 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZSV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 ZSV find?
LC61 ZSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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