
BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM61 DJZMOT history
LM61 DJZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 159,909 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 DJZ
- 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
- 1 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 DJZ was last recorded at 159,909 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,884 miles · 30 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 10,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,909 miles
- 2025 – 155,998 miles
- 2024 – 148,651 miles
- 2023 – 141,683 miles
- 2022 – 131,931 miles
- 2021 – 116,636 miles
- 2020 – 98,061 miles
- 2019 – 86,444 miles
- 2018 – 73,877 miles
- 2017 – 62,247 miles
- 2016 – 45,965 miles
- 2015 – 33,710 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,909 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 159,909 miles
- Test number
- 909653685777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,884 miles (+3,886)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,884 miles
- Test number
- 976371330379
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass155,998 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 155,998 miles
- Test number
- 249733851659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,651 miles (+6,968)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 148,651 miles
- Test number
- 150595486988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,683 miles (+9,752)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 141,683 miles
- Test number
- 818581436091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,931 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 131,931 miles
- Test number
- 888395671779
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail131,920 miles (+15,284)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,920 miles
- Test number
- 626971803303
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass116,636 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 116,636 miles
- Test number
- 900289967659
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail116,636 miles (+18,575)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,636 miles
- Test number
- 648529957072
- MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure brake disc (1.1.14 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,061 miles (+11,617)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 98,061 miles
- Test number
- 940393997528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,444 miles (+12,567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,444 miles
- Test number
- 848024180302
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,877 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,877 miles
- Test number
- 225734456851
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Fail73,877 miles (+11,630)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,877 miles
- Test number
- 624377413122
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Pass62,247 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 62,247 miles
- Test number
- 897436501281
- AdvisoryChip in screen
Fail62,247 miles (+16,282)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,247 miles
- Test number
- 414488120235
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryChip in screen
Pass45,965 miles (+12,255)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,965 miles
- Test number
- 682623062744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 33,710 miles
- Test number
- 579690835088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 DJZ
- Does LM61 DJZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DJZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 DJZ?
- The MOT on LM61 DJZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 DJZ done?
- LM61 DJZ was recorded at 159,909 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 10,813 miles a year.
- Has LM61 DJZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 DJZ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 DJZ 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 DJZ find?
- LM61 DJZ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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