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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 FVAMOT history

LL61 FVA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LL61 FVA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
107,851 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 FVA
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
23 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 FVA was last recorded at 107,851 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 10,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,922 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,929 miles
Average per year
6,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,851 miles
  • 2025 – 96,922 miles
  • 2024 – 95,850 miles
  • 2023 – 91,418 miles
  • 2022 – 81,314 miles
  • 2021 – 79,951 miles
  • 2020 – 77,865 miles
  • 2019 – 75,302 miles
  • 2018 – 72,413 miles
  • 2017 – 69,990 miles
  • 2016 – 67,263 miles
  • 2015 – 51,882 miles
  • 2014 – 35,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,851 miles (+10,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    529253068688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,922 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,922 miles
    Test number
    118275498720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,910 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    978204927592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,850 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,850 miles
    Test number
    475244089454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,418 miles (+10,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    670837821222
    • AdvisoryDamp inside near side head lamp

  6. Pass81,314 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,314 miles
    Test number
    314329417860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,951 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    726684692967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,865 miles (+2,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    815531862384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,302 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    841413833209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    758722238651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,413 miles (+2,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,413 miles
    Test number
    333767585377
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,990 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    649674042532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,263 miles (+15,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    851347299983
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass51,882 miles (+16,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    268484074607
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass35,113 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,113 miles
    Test number
    676295404340
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 FVA

Does LL61 FVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 FVA is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 FVA?
The MOT on LL61 FVA is valid until 11 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 FVA done?
LL61 FVA was recorded at 107,851 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,403 miles a year.
Has LL61 FVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 FVA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 FVA 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 FVA find?
LL61 FVA passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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