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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 BKYMOT history

LM61 BKY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

LM61 BKY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
99,590 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BKY
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
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BKY was last recorded at 99,590 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 10,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,822 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,768 miles
Average per year
7,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,590 miles
  • 2024 – 88,822 miles
  • 2023 – 78,974 miles
  • 2022 – 71,290 miles
  • 2021 – 66,744 miles
  • 2020 – 63,216 miles
  • 2019 – 58,701 miles
  • 2018 – 52,834 miles
  • 2017 – 46,566 miles
  • 2016 – 37,075 miles
  • 2015 – 29,759 miles
  • 2014 – 23,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,590 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & un der trays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,590 miles (+10,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,590 miles
    Test number
    286746481626
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & un der trays fitted
  2. Pass88,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,822 miles
    Test number
    782837932212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,820 miles (+9,846)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,820 miles
    Test number
    752369715186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass78,974 miles (+7,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    465311883294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass71,290 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    165595809255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,744 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    481241100535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,216 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,216 miles
    Test number
    574982570708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,701 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    234009533081
    • 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))
  9. Pass52,834 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    883890324726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,815 miles (+6,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    965526753499
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass46,566 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,566 miles
    Test number
    605317913218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,075 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    485570475674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,759 miles (+6,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    946609369444
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covered
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  14. Pass23,087 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,087 miles
    Test number
    315976784433
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 BKY

Does LM61 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 BKY expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BKY?
The MOT on LM61 BKY expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 BKY done?
LM61 BKY was recorded at 99,590 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
Has LM61 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BKY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 BKY 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 LM61 BKY find?
LM61 BKY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: engine covers & un der trays fitted.

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