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BMW 528

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LM61 PHYMOT history

LM61 PHY is a black petrol BMW 528 first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM61 PHY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
145,398 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
528
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PHY was last recorded at 145,398 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2016: 45,953 miles, lower than 72,211 miles on 2 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,021 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
9,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,398 miles
  • 2025 – 141,021 miles
  • 2024 – 133,411 miles
  • 2023 – 124,799 miles
  • 2022 – 114,402 miles
  • 2021 – 101,624 miles
  • 2020 – 91,731 miles
  • 2019 – 83,883 miles
  • 2018 – 69,294 miles
  • 2017 – 59,391 miles
  • 2016 – 45,953 miles
  • 2014 – 35,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,398 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Wet conditions

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays and engine covers installed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,398 miles (+4,377)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    145,398 miles
    Test number
    944203756864
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,021 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,021 miles
    Test number
    512264703439
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers installed
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  3. Fail141,020 miles (+7,609)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    370585806060
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers installed
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  4. Pass133,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,411 miles
    Test number
    217560002618
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail133,411 miles (+8,612)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,411 miles
    Test number
    649821847474
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass124,799 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    370536455169
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  7. Fail124,798 miles (+10,396)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,798 miles
    Test number
    188311852629
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  8. Pass114,402 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,402 miles
    Test number
    100926453206
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  9. Fail114,397 miles (+12,773)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    390558828408
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 10% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  10. Pass101,624 miles (+9,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    993725605091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass91,731 miles (+7,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,731 miles
    Test number
    515841641276
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass83,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    433332309666
    • 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))

  13. Fail83,883 miles (+14,589)2 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    626738203056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass69,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    940841788041
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall close to limit.
    • AdvisoryDeep cuts in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls.

  15. Fail69,294 miles (+9,903)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    474736729571
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall close to limit.
    • AdvisoryDeep cuts in both rear tyres inner and outer side walls.

  16. Pass59,391 miles (+13,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    789416501355
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  17. Pass45,953 miles (-26,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    551411010505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,211 miles (+36,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,211 miles
    Test number
    414048877728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,869 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,869 miles
    Test number
    456286944345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    735786904096
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LM61 PHY

Does LM61 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PHY is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PHY?
The MOT on LM61 PHY is valid until 21 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 PHY done?
LM61 PHY was recorded at 145,398 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 9,264 miles a year.
Has LM61 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PHY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 PHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 PHY find?
LM61 PHY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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