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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 CTOMOT history

LP61 CTO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
110,149 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CTO was last recorded at 110,149 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 28,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,794 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
28,355 miles
Average per year
8,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,149 miles
  • 2024 – 81,794 miles
  • 2023 – 73,560 miles
  • 2022 – 62,978 miles
  • 2021 – 57,418 miles
  • 2020 – 49,519 miles
  • 2019 – 43,894 miles
  • 2018 – 37,586 miles
  • 2017 – 32,098 miles
  • 2016 – 28,387 miles
  • 2015 – 22,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,149 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,149 miles (+28,355)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    4871997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,794 miles (+8,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    3124265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,560 miles (+10,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,560 miles
    Test number
    676647825593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    130683622656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail62,978 miles (+5,560)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    111700800893
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass57,418 miles (+7,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    980136479357
    • 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))
  7. Pass49,519 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    824524426869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,894 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    577738114502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,586 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    162077135644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads 2mm (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail37,578 miles (+5,480)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    719994938957
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads 2mm (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass32,098 miles (+3,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,098 miles
    Test number
    917955855970
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass28,387 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,387 miles
    Test number
    382030294254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    518835805023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CTO

Does LP61 CTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CTO is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CTO?
The MOT on LP61 CTO is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CTO done?
LP61 CTO was recorded at 110,149 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 8,108 miles a year.
Has LP61 CTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CTO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LP61 CTO 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 CTO find?
LP61 CTO passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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