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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 CUVMOT history

LP61 CUV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

LP61 CUV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,024 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CUV was last recorded at 134,024 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,168 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,856 miles
Average per year
9,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,024 miles
  • 2025 – 130,168 miles
  • 2024 – 123,186 miles
  • 2023 – 114,629 miles
  • 2022 – 102,576 miles
  • 2021 – 89,224 miles
  • 2020 – 79,350 miles
  • 2019 – 74,215 miles
  • 2018 – 66,474 miles
  • 2017 – 57,530 miles
  • 2016 – 45,635 miles
  • 2015 – 33,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,024 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    414925111868
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,168 miles (+6,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    357311189086
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass123,186 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,186 miles
    Test number
    744728661472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,629 miles (+12,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    172793545157
    • 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))
  5. Pass102,576 miles (+13,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,576 miles
    Test number
    321436779240
    • 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))
  6. Pass89,224 miles (+9,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,224 miles
    Test number
    194309880316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,350 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,350 miles
    Test number
    314445693533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,215 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    104069892858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,474 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    861642392759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,530 miles (+11,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,530 miles
    Test number
    750528541623
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres nearly bald outer edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres bald inner edges and worn to 2.5mm across the centre 3/4
  11. Pass45,635 miles (+12,359)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    650451346554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,276 miles
    Test number
    899642745004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CUV

Does LP61 CUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CUV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CUV?
The MOT on LP61 CUV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CUV done?
LP61 CUV was recorded at 134,024 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,077 miles a year.
Has LP61 CUV ever failed its MOT?
No. LP61 CUV has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LP61 CUV 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 CUV find?
LP61 CUV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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