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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 UBDMOT history

LS61 UBD is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LS61 UBD grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,204 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UBD was last recorded at 142,204 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,805 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
8,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,204 miles
  • 2025 – 134,805 miles
  • 2024 – 131,552 miles
  • 2022 – 124,273 miles
  • 2021 – 104,397 miles
  • 2020 – 92,996 miles
  • 2019 – 78,105 miles
  • 2018 – 76,388 miles
  • 2017 – 72,486 miles
  • 2015 – 65,901 miles
  • 2014 – 48,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,204 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,204 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,204 miles
    Test number
    589401585173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,805 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    134,805 miles
    Test number
    366502762212
    • 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))

  3. Fail134,769 miles (+3,217)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    711805910318
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass131,552 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,552 miles
    Test number
    578706731581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,273 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,273 miles
    Test number
    298758068865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

  6. Fail124,273 miles (+19,876)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,273 miles
    Test number
    997164783255
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

  7. Pass104,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    199526211578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear 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 ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail104,397 miles (+11,401)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    298303120518
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,996 miles (+14,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    671162656781
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    394031971658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,105 miles (+1,717)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    464435329277
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nail in shoulder

  12. Pass76,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    458046124945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail76,388 miles (+3,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    779045554334
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    573723473362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,486 miles (+6,585)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,486 miles
    Test number
    543710733528
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    957525880351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,901 miles (+17,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,901 miles
    Test number
    330431797267
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Fail48,696 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    365799374283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass48,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    586999374288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 UBD

Does LS61 UBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 UBD is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UBD?
The MOT on LS61 UBD is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 UBD done?
LS61 UBD was recorded at 142,204 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
Has LS61 UBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UBD has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 UBD 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 UBD find?
LS61 UBD passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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