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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 FJPMOT history

LS61 FJP is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS61 FJP silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
197,906 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FJP
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
31 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FJP was last recorded at 197,906 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 18,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,522 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,384 miles
Average per year
14,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,906 miles
  • 2024 – 179,522 miles
  • 2023 – 153,675 miles
  • 2021 – 138,067 miles
  • 2020 – 132,784 miles
  • 2019 – 115,529 miles
  • 2018 – 98,521 miles
  • 2017 – 78,752 miles
  • 2016 – 59,046 miles
  • 2015 – 43,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,906 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,906 miles (+18,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    197,906 miles
    Test number
    814790639469
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,522 miles (+13,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,522 miles
    Test number
    114553868401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,673 miles (+11,998)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,673 miles
    Test number
    376738058344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    999725085866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass230,787 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    230,787 km
    Test number
    905937639962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,067 miles
    Test number
    819371766833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail138,067 miles (+5,283)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,067 miles
    Test number
    760388439916
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,784 miles
    Test number
    481097707007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,779 miles (+17,250)6 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    219847106163
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass115,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    427290367044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,529 miles (+17,008)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,529 miles
    Test number
    642424794943
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,521 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    130923307550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,519 miles (+19,767)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,519 miles
    Test number
    864179161199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass78,752 miles (+19,706)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,752 miles
    Test number
    831604459778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,046 miles (+15,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    711318880122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in tyre outer side wall.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass43,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,502 miles
    Test number
    626092105005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 FJP

Does LS61 FJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 FJP is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FJP?
The MOT on LS61 FJP is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 FJP done?
LS61 FJP was recorded at 197,906 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 14,223 miles a year.
Has LS61 FJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FJP has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS61 FJP 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 FJP find?
LS61 FJP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f.

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