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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 FDOMOT history

LP61 FDO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 73,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LP61 FDO grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,690 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 FDO
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
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 FDO was last recorded at 73,690 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,141 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,549 miles
Average per year
5,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,690 miles
  • 2025 – 68,141 miles
  • 2024 – 63,449 miles
  • 2023 – 58,671 miles
  • 2022 – 47,502 miles
  • 2021 – 18,046 miles
  • 2020 – 17,187 miles
  • 2019 – 13,615 miles
  • 2018 – 11,457 miles
  • 2017 – 9,530 miles
  • 2016 – 5,698 miles
  • 2015 – 4,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,690 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,690 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,690 miles
    Test number
    972594642950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,141 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    571063077547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,449 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,449 miles
    Test number
    677423301045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,434 miles (+4,763)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,434 miles
    Test number
    558626005111
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass58,671 miles (+11,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    850316363447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass47,502 miles (+29,456)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    216990956920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,046 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,046 miles
    Test number
    334715475889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,187 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,187 miles
    Test number
    341856136476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,615 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,615 miles
    Test number
    437948214840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,457 miles (+1,927)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    11,457 miles
    Test number
    715219896763
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass9,530 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    9,530 miles
    Test number
    646315370021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass5,698 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    5,698 miles
    Test number
    242525310604
    • AdvisoryEngine covers /// under trayes
  13. Pass4,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    4,316 miles
    Test number
    149816525452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 FDO

Does LP61 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 FDO is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 FDO?
The MOT on LP61 FDO is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 FDO done?
LP61 FDO was recorded at 73,690 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,941 miles a year.
Has LP61 FDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 FDO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 FDO 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 FDO find?
LP61 FDO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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