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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.

LM61 DJZ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,909 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass159,909 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,909 miles
    Test number
    909653685777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. Pass155,998 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    249733851659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass148,651 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,651 miles
    Test number
    150595486988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass62,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    897436501281
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  15. 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
  16. Pass45,965 miles (+12,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,965 miles
    Test number
    682623062744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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