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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 CKOMOT history

LP61 CKO is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LP61 CKO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,622 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CKO was last recorded at 171,622 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 10,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
160,729 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,893 miles
Average per year
12,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,622 miles
  • 2024 – 160,729 miles
  • 2023 – 148,620 miles
  • 2022 – 135,830 miles
  • 2021 – 122,715 miles
  • 2020 – 109,827 miles
  • 2019 – 102,594 miles
  • 2018 – 93,619 miles
  • 2017 – 82,713 miles
  • 2016 – 71,647 miles
  • 2015 – 54,617 miles
  • 2014 – 37,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,622 miles (+10,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,622 miles
    Test number
    662889440555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass160,729 miles (+12,109)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,729 miles
    Test number
    547589624626
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass148,620 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,620 miles
    Test number
    769294233755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,830 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,830 miles
    Test number
    921500814154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    457020174413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail122,715 miles (+12,888)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    116384309766
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,827 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,827 miles
    Test number
    146831417621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,594 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    202042659479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,619 miles (+10,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    576812730995
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass82,713 miles (+11,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,713 miles
    Test number
    442718311072
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre low worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass71,647 miles (+17,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,647 miles
    Test number
    672077714304
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass54,617 miles (+16,932)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    635494945708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,685 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,685 miles
    Test number
    217953654365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LP61 CKO

Does LP61 CKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CKO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CKO?
The MOT on LP61 CKO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CKO done?
LP61 CKO was recorded at 171,622 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 12,316 miles a year.
Has LP61 CKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CKO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LP61 CKO 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 LP61 CKO find?
LP61 CKO passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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