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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 DLKMOT history

LM61 DLK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 239,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

LM61 DLK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2025
Mileage
239,628 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DLK
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
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DLK was last recorded at 239,628 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 9,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
230,590 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,038 miles
Average per year
18,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 239,628 miles
  • 2023 – 230,590 miles
  • 2020 – 164,532 miles
  • 2017 – 147,210 miles
  • 2016 – 85,052 miles
  • 2015 – 69,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,628 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,628 miles (+9,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    239,628 miles
    Test number
    984460448562
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass230,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    230,590 miles
    Test number
    776059741983
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass213,287 km (+26,118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    213,287 km
    Test number
    110151743360
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,169 km (+817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    187,169 km
    Test number
    592366903135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail186,352 km4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,352 km
    Test number
    524984013556
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,532 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    164,532 miles
    Test number
    789758277877
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,532 miles (+17,322)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,532 miles
    Test number
    634100741011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,210 miles (+62,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,210 miles
    Test number
    491912010946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,052 miles (+15,370)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,052 miles
    Test number
    325295989435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,682 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,682 miles
    Test number
    405277206850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    689949315150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 DLK

Does LM61 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 DLK expired on 17 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DLK?
The MOT on LM61 DLK expired on 17 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 DLK done?
LM61 DLK was recorded at 239,628 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 18,757 miles a year.
Has LM61 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DLK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 DLK 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 DLK find?
LM61 DLK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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