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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 BYOMOT history

LL61 BYO is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LL61 BYO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,397 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BYO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BYO was last recorded at 143,397 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,448 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,949 miles
Average per year
7,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,397 miles
  • 2025 – 136,448 miles
  • 2024 – 131,781 miles
  • 2023 – 127,021 miles
  • 2022 – 123,791 miles
  • 2021 – 121,461 miles
  • 2020 – 118,121 miles
  • 2019 – 114,575 miles
  • 2017 – 99,986 miles
  • 2016 – 84,745 miles
  • 2015 – 67,602 miles
  • 2014 – 56,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,397 miles (+6,949)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    204210066058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,448 miles (+4,667)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    719600270167
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,781 miles (+4,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    703034124789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,021 miles (+3,230)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,021 miles
    Test number
    399402645835
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    104219772715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,791 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    635044523631
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail123,783 miles (+2,322)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,783 miles
    Test number
    503035641629
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,461 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,461 miles
    Test number
    277541872922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light aim has very weak pattern

  9. Pass118,121 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,121 miles
    Test number
    377148115571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    341717241350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,593 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,593 km
    Test number
    184081870739
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning message on dash

  12. Pass99,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    320139034067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail99,986 miles (+15,241)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    411214880654
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass84,745 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,745 miles
    Test number
    937124891680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,690 miles (+17,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    756550618939
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass67,602 miles (+10,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,602 miles
    Test number
    859349593894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear vary low

  17. Pass56,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    557064214343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 BYO

Does LL61 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BYO is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BYO?
The MOT on LL61 BYO is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BYO done?
LL61 BYO was recorded at 143,397 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,625 miles a year.
Has LL61 BYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BYO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL61 BYO 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 LL61 BYO find?
LL61 BYO passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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