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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 UMJMOT history

LM61 UMJ is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 133,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LM61 UMJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,606 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 UMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 UMJ was last recorded at 133,606 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,954 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
4,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,606 miles
  • 2024 – 129,954 miles
  • 2023 – 125,967 miles
  • 2022 – 120,710 miles
  • 2021 – 113,380 miles
  • 2020 – 107,041 miles
  • 2019 – 101,955 miles
  • 2018 – 96,220 miles
  • 2017 – 93,729 miles
  • 2016 – 91,385 miles
  • 2015 – 87,551 miles
  • 2014 – 79,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,606 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder trays installed

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted covering testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,606 miles (+3,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,606 miles
    Test number
    423597833147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays installed

  2. Pass129,954 miles (+3,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,954 miles
    Test number
    395384157209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass125,967 miles (+5,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,967 miles
    Test number
    975293179910
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass120,710 miles (+7,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,710 miles
    Test number
    692328010249
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass113,380 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    344574696226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable components

  6. Fail113,372 miles (+6,331)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,372 miles
    Test number
    637574177308
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering testable components

  7. Pass107,041 miles (+5,086)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    641148126607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted covering testable components

  8. Pass101,955 miles (+5,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,955 miles
    Test number
    524532331310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,220 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,220 miles
    Test number
    171260729931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,729 miles (+2,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,729 miles
    Test number
    236526348056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,385 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    612391618142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,551 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    459327000411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    316380404366
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LM61 UMJ

Does LM61 UMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 UMJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 UMJ?
The MOT on LM61 UMJ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 UMJ done?
LM61 UMJ was recorded at 133,606 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
Has LM61 UMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 UMJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 UMJ 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 UMJ find?
LM61 UMJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; under trays installed.

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