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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 DRXMOT history

LR61 DRX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 17,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
17,700 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 DRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 DRX was last recorded at 17,700 miles on 16 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2026: 17,700 miles, lower than 162,936 miles on 7 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,936 miles · 7 Jul 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,700 miles
  • 2025 – 162,936 miles
  • 2024 – 147,663 miles
  • 2023 – 132,979 miles
  • 2022 – 126,653 miles
  • 2021 – 119,387 miles
  • 2020 – 115,082 miles
  • 2019 – 109,367 miles
  • 2018 – 103,365 miles
  • 2017 – 94,652 miles
  • 2016 – 87,482 miles
  • 2015 – 79,352 miles
  • 2014 – 64,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,700 miles (-145,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    17,700 miles
    Test number
    288538456768
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,936 miles (+15,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,936 miles
    Test number
    412537944900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,663 miles (+14,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,663 miles
    Test number
    934264304661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,979 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,979 miles
    Test number
    447962619228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,653 miles (+7,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    753698435039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBothside rear tyre inner shoulders badly worn.

  6. Pass119,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,387 miles
    Test number
    982542951962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail119,387 miles (+4,305)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,387 miles
    Test number
    978627566686
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass115,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    513047156853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,082 miles (+5,715)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    213754918129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass109,367 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    212762637068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70-80 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,365 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,365 miles
    Test number
    348639624913
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail103,365 miles (+8,713)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,365 miles
    Test number
    916028351858
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,652 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,652 miles
    Test number
    384054683399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,482 miles (+8,130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,482 miles
    Test number
    115110855348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,352 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    525307991478
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail79,352 miles (+15,136)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    462333378568
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    198016744255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 DRX

Does LR61 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 DRX is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 DRX?
The MOT on LR61 DRX is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 DRX done?
LR61 DRX was recorded at 17,700 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
Has LR61 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 DRX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR61 DRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 DRX find?
LR61 DRX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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