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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LD61 XDKMOT history

LD61 XDK is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 203,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LD61 XDK white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
203,434 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XDK was last recorded at 203,434 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,398 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
9,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,434 miles
  • 2024 – 195,104 miles
  • 2023 – 183,629 miles
  • 2022 – 173,058 miles
  • 2021 – 159,813 miles
  • 2020 – 151,201 miles
  • 2019 – 143,575 miles
  • 2018 – 129,902 miles
  • 2017 – 119,642 miles
  • 2016 – 112,480 miles
  • 2015 – 105,006 miles
  • 2014 – 96,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,434 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated/rattlingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,434 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    203,434 miles
    Test number
    517311887836
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated/rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail203,398 miles (+8,294)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,398 miles
    Test number
    758395057483
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated/rattling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass195,104 miles (+11,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    195,104 miles
    Test number
    728408655296
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section deteriorated/rattling
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass183,629 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,629 miles
    Test number
    193227308641
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail183,619 miles (+10,561)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,619 miles
    Test number
    976180880911
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,058 miles (+13,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,058 miles
    Test number
    996652287981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,813 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,813 miles
    Test number
    351545739026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,201 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,201 miles
    Test number
    619026600992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,575 miles (+13,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,575 miles
    Test number
    639506027024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp cleaning device cover loose

  10. Pass129,902 miles (+10,260)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,902 miles
    Test number
    799959626990
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 40mm zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass119,642 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,642 miles
    Test number
    137098022589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,480 miles (+7,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    157905120460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass105,006 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    674207634557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail104,962 miles (+8,435)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,962 miles
    Test number
    282718064828
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail96,527 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,527 miles
    Test number
    235008464297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass96,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,527 miles
    Test number
    939768164270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XDK

Does LD61 XDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XDK is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XDK?
The MOT on LD61 XDK is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XDK done?
LD61 XDK was recorded at 203,434 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 9,684 miles a year.
Has LD61 XDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XDK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD61 XDK 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 LD61 XDK find?
LD61 XDK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexible section deteriorated/rattling; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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