BMW 520 BD61XEV has 19 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 520 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 128,502 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 13:21.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 15th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

BD61XEV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH APRIL 2027128,502 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Underside And Sill Inspections Are Limited By Covers
FAILED1ST APRIL 2026128,495 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside And Sill Inspections Are Limited By Covers
PASSED26TH MARCH 202515TH APRIL 2026123,839 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Underside And Sill Inspections Limited Due To Covers
PASSED8TH APRIL 202415TH APRIL 2025119,227 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Underside Inspection Is Limited Due To Covers
PASSED24TH MARCH 202315TH APRIL 2024115,660 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202215TH APRIL 2023112,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Body Sills - Inspections Are Limited Because Of Covers.
  2. ADVISORY - Under Bonnet And Under Vehicle Inspections Are Limited Because Of Covers.
FAILED12TH APRIL 2022112,174 MI
 
  1. PRS - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Significantly Affected By An Obstruction Sat-Nav Unit Moved From Centre Of Windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Outer Body Sills - Inspections Are Limited Because Of Covers.
  3. ADVISORY - Under Bonnet And Under Vehicle Inspections Are Limited Because Of Covers.
PASSED16TH APRIL 202115TH APRIL 2022108,786 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 2021107,743 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2020107,720 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 2020103,876 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2019103,822 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20189TH JANUARY 201993,747 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint Rear Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint Rear Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
FAILED8TH JANUARY 201893,747 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint Rear Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Lower Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint Rear Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 201616TH DECEMBER 201771,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 201671,486 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201516TH DECEMBER 201650,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 201550,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 201416TH DECEMBER 201533,002 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BD61XEV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

BD61XEV MOT Comments

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BD61XEV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 128,502 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,567 miles

BD61XEV FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration BD61XEV was manufactured on Friday 16th December 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 128,502 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,567 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BD61XEV has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 36 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does BD61XEV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 BD61XEV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BD61XEV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 BD61XEV does have Tax. Read more

When does BD61XEV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BD61XEV will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BD61XEV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BD61XEV will expire in 10 months on Thursday 15th April 2027. Read more

When did BD61XEV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BD61XEV was on Wednesday 8th April 2026 at 13:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BD61XEV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BD61XEV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BD61XEV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for BD61XEV we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BD61XEV?

BD61XEV is registered as a 2011 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has BD61XEV done?

The odometer reading for BD61XEV at the last MOT in April 2026 was 128,502 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,567 miles per year. Read more

How old is BD61XEV?

The vehicle BD61XEV was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th December 2011. Read more

What colour is BD61XEV?

The official colour of BD61XEV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BD61XEV have?

BD61XEV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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