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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 HNHMOT history

LS61 HNH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 196,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
196,604 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HNH
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
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HNH was last recorded at 196,604 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,446 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
11,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,604 miles
  • 2024 – 168,478 miles
  • 2023 – 162,552 miles
  • 2022 – 158,436 miles
  • 2021 – 151,419 miles
  • 2020 – 144,815 miles
  • 2019 – 137,796 miles
  • 2018 – 129,950 miles
  • 2017 – 116,983 miles
  • 2016 – 95,857 miles
  • 2015 – 78,579 miles
  • 2014 – 77,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,604 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,604 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    196,604 miles
    Test number
    675986325081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail196,446 miles (+27,968)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,446 miles
    Test number
    437685210938
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass168,478 miles (+5,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,478 miles
    Test number
    357561491557
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,552 miles (+4,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,552 miles
    Test number
    529569114136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass158,436 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,436 miles
    Test number
    424549168690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    447808136557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,419 miles (+6,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    904310293630
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass144,815 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    564832872573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,796 miles (+7,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,796 miles
    Test number
    196450898736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    969953999664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,950 miles (+12,967)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,950 miles
    Test number
    295402938521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,983 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,983 miles
    Test number
    799535349974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail116,981 miles (+21,124)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    245969535923
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass95,857 miles (+17,278)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    435597949960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,579 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    458257935088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    106120734383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,768 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,768 miles
    Test number
    657950934312
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS61 HNH

Does LS61 HNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 HNH expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HNH?
The MOT on LS61 HNH expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 HNH done?
LS61 HNH was recorded at 196,604 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 11,107 miles a year.
Has LS61 HNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HNH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 HNH 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 HNH find?
LS61 HNH passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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