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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZTRMOT history

LC61 ZTR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 182,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
182,508 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZTR
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
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZTR was last recorded at 182,508 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 5,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,256 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,252 miles
Average per year
11,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,508 miles
  • 2024 – 177,256 miles
  • 2023 – 154,911 miles
  • 2022 – 147,669 miles
  • 2021 – 137,012 miles
  • 2020 – 126,283 miles
  • 2018 – 96,508 miles
  • 2017 – 91,729 miles
  • 2016 – 84,242 miles
  • 2015 – 77,840 miles
  • 2014 – 57,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,508 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear brake pads wear sensor wiring slight damaged
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,508 miles (+5,252)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,508 miles
    Test number
    923913333244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake pads wear sensor wiring slight damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass177,256 miles (+22,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,256 miles
    Test number
    302214189118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,911 miles (+7,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,911 miles
    Test number
    452324748850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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. Pass147,669 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,669 miles
    Test number
    883596201408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,650 miles (+10,638)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,650 miles
    Test number
    716966961865
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,012 miles (+10,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    710677500894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    389300537709
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass172,677 km (+63)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,677 km
    Test number
    110715694952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,614 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,614 km
    Test number
    652956721935
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,508 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    672261840369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,729 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    676679741764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,242 miles (+6,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    685518839238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    259336467179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster altered
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to see testable items

  14. Fail77,840 miles (+20,541)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    521135532621
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster altered
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to see testable items

  15. Pass57,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    668854344398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZTR

Does LC61 ZTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 ZTR expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZTR?
The MOT on LC61 ZTR expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 ZTR done?
LC61 ZTR was recorded at 182,508 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 11,652 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZTR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZTR 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 ZTR find?
LC61 ZTR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside + offside front both; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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