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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LL61 BZYMOT history

LL61 BZY is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 15 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

LL61 BZY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
132,095 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 BZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 BZY was last recorded at 132,095 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,835 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
8,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,095 miles
  • 2025 – 128,835 miles
  • 2023 – 121,967 miles
  • 2022 – 110,805 miles
  • 2021 – 105,051 miles
  • 2020 – 94,419 miles
  • 2019 – 85,918 miles
  • 2018 – 77,865 miles
  • 2017 – 67,811 miles
  • 2016 – 55,509 miles
  • 2015 – 42,239 miles
  • 2014 – 35,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,095 miles (+3,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    317310474769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass128,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    896925207804
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail128,835 miles (+2)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    466918431451
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction re-set engine management light (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail128,833 miles (+6,866)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    777350850574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,967 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,967 miles
    Test number
    198657386865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,961 miles (+11,156)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,961 miles
    Test number
    159604033689
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass110,805 miles (+5,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    487512432620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass105,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    433005907698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,050 miles (+10,631)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,050 miles
    Test number
    749351498525
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass94,419 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    801504048974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,918 miles (+8,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    697053545932
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass77,865 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    287057758469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,811 miles (+12,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    245457524291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass55,509 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,509 miles
    Test number
    981128222872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,876 miles (+9,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    820630913763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,239 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,239 miles
    Test number
    197604475137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    169135524385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,321 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,321 miles
    Test number
    448204924407
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Questions about LL61 BZY

Does LL61 BZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 BZY is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 BZY?
The MOT on LL61 BZY is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 BZY done?
LL61 BZY was recorded at 132,095 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 8,301 miles a year.
Has LL61 BZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 BZY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 BZY 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 BZY find?
LL61 BZY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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