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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 HYCMOT history

LM61 HYC is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM61 HYC white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,865 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 HYC
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
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 HYC was last recorded at 166,865 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,457 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,408 miles
Average per year
8,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,865 miles
  • 2025 – 162,457 miles
  • 2024 – 155,585 miles
  • 2023 – 149,400 miles
  • 2022 – 146,332 miles
  • 2021 – 143,439 miles
  • 2020 – 135,551 miles
  • 2019 – 116,896 miles
  • 2018 – 98,387 miles
  • 2017 – 75,707 miles
  • 2016 – 72,105 miles
  • 2015 – 64,037 miles
  • 2014 – 59,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,865 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder cuts NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder cuts NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,865 miles (+4,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,865 miles
    Test number
    852277424667
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder cuts NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ZERO tread inner shoulder cuts NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass162,457 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,457 miles
    Test number
    220143370477
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail162,449 miles (+6,864)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,449 miles
    Test number
    782677315930
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,585 miles (+6,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,585 miles
    Test number
    522472227733
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Items from rear view mirror hanging

  5. Pass149,400 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,400 miles
    Test number
    823642021138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,332 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,332 miles
    Test number
    673472145005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,439 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    590140334371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,282 miles (+7,731)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,282 miles
    Test number
    940343116849
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,551 miles (+18,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,551 miles
    Test number
    418948977094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass116,896 miles (+18,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    583515065390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,387 miles (+22,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    257552867252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass75,707 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,707 miles
    Test number
    284756636252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,105 miles (+8,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,105 miles
    Test number
    414398136117
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass64,037 miles (+4,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    591945074329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2;3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut in tread
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  15. Pass59,535 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,535 miles
    Test number
    588186284200
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM61 HYC

Does LM61 HYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 HYC is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 HYC?
The MOT on LM61 HYC is valid until 28 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 HYC done?
LM61 HYC was recorded at 166,865 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 8,973 miles a year.
Has LM61 HYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 HYC has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 HYC 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 HYC find?
LM61 HYC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero tread inner shoulder cuts near fail; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero tread inner shoulder cuts near fail.

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