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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 AKFMOT history

LS61 AKF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,567 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AKF was last recorded at 125,567 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 11,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,594 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,973 miles
Average per year
8,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,567 miles
  • 2025 – 113,594 miles
  • 2024 – 106,345 miles
  • 2023 – 93,591 miles
  • 2022 – 87,645 miles
  • 2021 – 81,156 miles
  • 2020 – 75,846 miles
  • 2019 – 70,893 miles
  • 2018 – 66,115 miles
  • 2017 – 56,734 miles
  • 2016 – 48,213 miles
  • 2015 – 38,254 miles
  • 2014 – 26,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    687878587943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,564 miles (+11,970)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,564 miles
    Test number
    388741682272
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,594 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,594 miles
    Test number
    847813268917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,579 miles (+463)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,579 miles
    Test number
    853243554467
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail113,116 miles (+6,771)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,116 miles
    Test number
    233888955674
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,345 miles (+12,754)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    186097804458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,591 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,591 miles
    Test number
    203176049585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,645 miles (+6,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    844441774250
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,156 miles (+5,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    944822454790
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,846 miles (+4,953)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,846 miles
    Test number
    427534957176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,893 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    384382718550
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail70,839 miles (+4,724)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    653378733034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))

  13. Pass66,115 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    407824055351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,734 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    467702606161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,213 miles (+9,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,213 miles
    Test number
    410227104702
    • AdvisoryItems removed front drivers view prior to test

  16. Pass38,254 miles (+12,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    625112805297
    • NoteWear to o/s/r tyre 2mm

  17. Pass26,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    408553304253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 AKF

Does LS61 AKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AKF is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AKF?
The MOT on LS61 AKF is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AKF done?
LS61 AKF was recorded at 125,567 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
Has LS61 AKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AKF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 AKF 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 LS61 AKF find?
LS61 AKF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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