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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

LR61 DRVMOT history

LR61 DRV is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
141,869 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 DRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 DRV was last recorded at 141,869 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,675 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
9,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,869 miles
  • 2024 – 141,675 miles
  • 2023 – 141,576 miles
  • 2022 – 140,466 miles
  • 2021 – 138,870 miles
  • 2020 – 137,838 miles
  • 2019 – 132,046 miles
  • 2018 – 110,331 miles
  • 2017 – 89,697 miles
  • 2016 – 70,281 miles
  • 2015 – 52,126 miles
  • 2014 – 35,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,869 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,869 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,869 miles
    Test number
    449947369883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,675 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,675 miles
    Test number
    437228606855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,576 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,576 miles
    Test number
    824166434293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,466 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,466 miles
    Test number
    656927419210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,870 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,870 miles
    Test number
    665691154160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,838 miles (+5,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    935309635971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,046 miles (+21,715)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    929508224669
    • AdvisoryAll three rear differential bushes are perishing and deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two attached to the shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two, attached to the shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass110,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    172592515658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,331 miles (+20,634)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,331 miles
    Test number
    620769966704
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass89,697 miles (+19,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    946494447221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,281 miles (+18,155)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    859931937019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,126 miles (+16,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,126 miles
    Test number
    688579325432
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass35,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    325761034249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,709 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,709 miles
    Test number
    497901634250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LR61 DRV

Does LR61 DRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 DRV expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 DRV?
The MOT on LR61 DRV expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 DRV done?
LR61 DRV was recorded at 141,869 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 9,612 miles a year.
Has LR61 DRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 DRV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LR61 DRV 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 LR61 DRV find?
LR61 DRV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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