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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 HSKMOT history

LL61 HSK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LL61 HSK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,234 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 HSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 HSK was last recorded at 134,234 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 8,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,823 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,411 miles
Average per year
7,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,234 miles
  • 2025 – 125,823 miles
  • 2024 – 119,445 miles
  • 2023 – 113,087 miles
  • 2022 – 105,304 miles
  • 2021 – 98,712 miles
  • 2020 – 95,008 miles
  • 2019 – 89,132 miles
  • 2018 – 80,600 miles
  • 2017 – 72,776 miles
  • 2016 – 64,197 miles
  • 2015 – 54,379 miles
  • 2014 – 43,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,234 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,234 miles
    Test number
    680963686608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    948350364035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,823 miles (+6,378)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    324234573014
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,445 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,445 miles
    Test number
    254120742236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,369 miles (+6,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,369 miles
    Test number
    540281590688
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass113,087 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,087 miles
    Test number
    156113702585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,304 miles (+6,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,304 miles
    Test number
    503184178333
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted restricting visual inspection
  8. Pass98,712 miles (+3,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,712 miles
    Test number
    371930526420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass95,008 miles (+5,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,008 miles
    Test number
    432495164057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass89,132 miles (+8,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,132 miles
    Test number
    876212503318
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scrubbed on outside requires tracking (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass80,600 miles (+7,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    168052179687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass72,776 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    656420794412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)
  13. Fail72,752 miles (+8,555)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    371253534845
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect excessive condensation within headlamp (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim strong advise (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass64,197 miles (+9,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    808953808003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,379 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,379 miles
    Test number
    626082283584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,819 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    445630444408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail43,819 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    619560944323
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 HSK

Does LL61 HSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 HSK is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 HSK?
The MOT on LL61 HSK is valid until 25 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 HSK done?
LL61 HSK was recorded at 134,234 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,718 miles a year.
Has LL61 HSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 HSK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 HSK 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 HSK find?
LL61 HSK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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