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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 EBCMOT history

LR61 EBC is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 184,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LR61 EBC black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
184,161 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 EBC
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
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 EBC was last recorded at 184,161 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 6,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,209 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,952 miles
Average per year
10,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,161 miles
  • 2025 – 177,209 miles
  • 2024 – 169,934 miles
  • 2023 – 163,088 miles
  • 2022 – 155,689 miles
  • 2021 – 148,363 miles
  • 2020 – 140,184 miles
  • 2019 – 132,101 miles
  • 2018 – 126,944 miles
  • 2017 – 109,265 miles
  • 2016 – 89,966 miles
  • 2014 – 62,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,161 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,161 miles (+6,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    184,161 miles
    Test number
    160429449153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass177,209 miles (+7,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,209 miles
    Test number
    166909220599
    • AdvisoryLower Under tray fitted
  3. Pass169,934 miles (+6,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,934 miles
    Test number
    260498207550
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass163,088 miles (+7,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,088 miles
    Test number
    555483680518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  5. Pass155,689 miles (+7,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,689 miles
    Test number
    516299856429
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,363 miles (+8,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,363 miles
    Test number
    437613044293
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass140,184 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,184 miles
    Test number
    368187431492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,101 miles (+5,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    854005296496
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pads on limit 1.5m
  9. Pass126,944 miles (+17,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,944 miles
    Test number
    939910946196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass109,265 miles (+19,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    530675275271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    920256123075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,966 miles (+27,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    930472480698
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass62,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    905384194267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR61 EBC

Does LR61 EBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 EBC is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 EBC?
The MOT on LR61 EBC is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 EBC done?
LR61 EBC was recorded at 184,161 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 10,741 miles a year.
Has LR61 EBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 EBC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LR61 EBC 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 EBC find?
LR61 EBC passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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