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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 EMJMOT history

LM61 EMJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

LM61 EMJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,096 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EMJ
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
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EMJ was last recorded at 150,096 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 4,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,216 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,880 miles
Average per year
7,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,096 miles
  • 2024 – 145,216 miles
  • 2023 – 141,050 miles
  • 2022 – 129,097 miles
  • 2021 – 123,466 miles
  • 2020 – 119,324 miles
  • 2019 – 105,631 miles
  • 2018 – 94,180 miles
  • 2017 – 85,261 miles
  • 2016 – 80,982 miles
  • 2015 – 74,214 miles
  • 2014 – 64,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,096 miles (+4,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,096 miles
    Test number
    890047739634
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,216 miles (+85)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,216 miles
    Test number
    756813258566
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Fail145,131 miles (+4,081)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,131 miles
    Test number
    445371669234
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Pass141,050 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,050 miles
    Test number
    176441417269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail141,045 miles (+451)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,045 miles
    Test number
    421547751969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail140,594 miles (+11,497)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,594 miles
    Test number
    859132873251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,097 miles (+5,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,097 miles
    Test number
    714096353840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass123,466 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,466 miles
    Test number
    818735580281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,324 miles (+13,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,324 miles
    Test number
    281225915795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,631 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    972744673218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,180 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,180 miles
    Test number
    815509585640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,261 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    200093222136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,982 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    585235728944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    118273885014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,214 miles (+10,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,214 miles
    Test number
    865700985071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass64,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,078 miles
    Test number
    837394884066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 EMJ

Does LM61 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 EMJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EMJ?
The MOT on LM61 EMJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 EMJ done?
LM61 EMJ was recorded at 150,096 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,470 miles a year.
Has LM61 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EMJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 EMJ 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 EMJ find?
LM61 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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