BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM61 BLJMOT history
LM61 BLJ is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 176,674 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,718 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 BLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 26 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 BLJ was last recorded at 176,674 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 176,473 miles · 12 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 201 miles
- Average per year
- 12,718 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,674 miles
- 2025 – 161,537 miles
- 2024 – 139,917 miles
- 2023 – 121,681 miles
- 2022 – 113,229 miles
- 2021 – 97,230 miles
- 2020 – 80,239 miles
- 2019 – 71,122 miles
- 2018 – 60,740 miles
- 2017 – 54,536 miles
- 2016 – 43,414 miles
- 2015 – 33,154 miles
- 2014 – 25,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,674 miles
- AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling switch not present at time of re-test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,674 miles (+201)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 176,674 miles
- Test number
- 984512183180
- AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling switch not present at time of re-test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,473 miles (+14,936)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,473 miles
- Test number
- 156228023847
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 275/40/18
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass161,537 miles (+21,620)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,537 miles
- Test number
- 273887243008
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 275.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm 275.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,917 miles (+18,236)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 139,917 miles
- Test number
- 265896075611
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,681 miles (+8,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 121,681 miles
- Test number
- 388684785335
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass113,229 miles (+15,999)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 113,229 miles
- Test number
- 148437060773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,230 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 97,230 miles
- Test number
- 892154594975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,491 miles (+16,252)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,491 miles
- Test number
- 433948793695
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass80,239 miles (+9,117)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,239 miles
- Test number
- 604356971696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,122 miles (+10,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 71,122 miles
- Test number
- 397269835550
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Pass60,740 miles (+6,204)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,740 miles
- Test number
- 687108211194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,536 miles (+11,122)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 54,536 miles
- Test number
- 809925325157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,414 miles (+10,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 43,414 miles
- Test number
- 655100688780
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,154 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 33,154 miles
- Test number
- 703887175679
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail33,154 miles (+8,013)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,154 miles
- Test number
- 140476392493
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass25,141 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 25,141 miles
- Test number
- 385636794421
- 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)
- NoteOsf and nsf tyres-wear on outer edges,no cord etc.
Questions about LM61 BLJ
- Does LM61 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BLJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 BLJ?
- The MOT on LM61 BLJ is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 BLJ done?
- LM61 BLJ was recorded at 176,674 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 12,718 miles a year.
- Has LM61 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 BLJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 BLJ 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 BLJ find?
- LM61 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: headlamp levelling switch not present at time of re-test; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff, and 1 more.
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