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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 KWZMOT history

LR61 KWZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,378 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 KWZ
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
4 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 KWZ was last recorded at 150,378 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,378 miles · 26 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,378 miles
  • 2025 – 143,557 miles
  • 2024 – 136,203 miles
  • 2023 – 125,210 miles
  • 2022 – 109,894 miles
  • 2021 – 102,722 miles
  • 2020 – 97,684 miles
  • 2019 – 91,565 miles
  • 2018 – 84,825 miles
  • 2017 – 77,893 miles
  • 2016 – 70,549 miles
  • 2015 – 63,170 miles
  • 2014 – 55,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine cover undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    329476833993
    • 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))
  2. Fail150,378 miles (+6,821)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,378 miles
    Test number
    132519551356
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass143,557 miles (+7,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,557 miles
    Test number
    549989593247
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass136,203 miles (+10,993)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    931151349824
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper/s slightly worn
  5. Pass125,210 miles (+15,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    306636363550
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
  6. Pass109,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    372428710293
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays not fitted
  7. Fail109,894 miles (+7,172)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    152112562953
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays not fitted
  8. Pass102,722 miles (+5,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    663326456067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays fitted
  9. Pass97,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,684 miles
    Test number
    790545988968
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  10. Fail97,684 miles (+6,119)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,684 miles
    Test number
    525811307215
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
  11. Pass91,565 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    632943523517
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted
  12. Pass84,825 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    270823489500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    653467033481
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers fitted
  14. Fail77,893 miles (+7,344)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    128696847746
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine covers fitted
  15. Pass70,549 miles (+7,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    350887364877
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitterd
  16. Pass63,170 miles (+7,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,170 miles
    Test number
    732703157775
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring view
  17. Pass55,825 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,825 miles
    Test number
    435665354256
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR61 KWZ

Does LR61 KWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 KWZ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 KWZ?
The MOT on LR61 KWZ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 KWZ done?
LR61 KWZ was recorded at 150,378 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 7,799 miles a year.
Has LR61 KWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 KWZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 KWZ 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 KWZ find?
LR61 KWZ passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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