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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LD61 XMYMOT history

LD61 XMY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 144,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LD61 XMY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,507 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD61 XMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD61 XMY was last recorded at 144,507 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,901 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,606 miles
Average per year
9,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,507 miles
  • 2024 – 138,901 miles
  • 2023 – 131,962 miles
  • 2022 – 123,220 miles
  • 2021 – 116,529 miles
  • 2020 – 103,392 miles
  • 2019 – 88,493 miles
  • 2018 – 77,981 miles
  • 2017 – 67,699 miles
  • 2016 – 57,540 miles
  • 2015 – 46,345 miles
  • 2014 – 36,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,507 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

  • Slight free play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,507 miles
    Test number
    555317382201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,503 miles (+5,602)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,503 miles
    Test number
    688793383678
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass138,901 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,901 miles
    Test number
    371224492480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass131,962 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    880486861159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,220 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    305191571170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,163 miles (+6,634)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,163 miles
    Test number
    340053131963
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,529 miles (+13,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,529 miles
    Test number
    588915711762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    354667116078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,392 miles (+14,899)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,392 miles
    Test number
    653160349111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,493 miles (+10,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,493 miles
    Test number
    295135258228
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn very near the limit , suggest attention soon ! ...............
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very near the limit , suggest attention soon !............

  11. Pass77,981 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    165036131488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    580870671774
    • AdvisorySlight free play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

  13. Fail67,699 miles (+10,159)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,699 miles
    Test number
    663309146905
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R18Y (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread feathered and wearing low on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight free play/lift in front suspension lower balljoints

  14. Pass57,540 miles (+11,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    106936677115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lens has damage

  15. Pass46,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    510936769255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail46,345 miles (+10,001)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,345 miles
    Test number
    363338859606
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass36,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    335904704319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD61 XMY

Does LD61 XMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD61 XMY is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD61 XMY?
The MOT on LD61 XMY is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD61 XMY done?
LD61 XMY was recorded at 144,507 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 9,835 miles a year.
Has LD61 XMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD61 XMY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD61 XMY 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 XMY find?
LD61 XMY passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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