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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 HGFMOT history

LB09 HGF is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,199 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 HGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 HGF was last recorded at 179,199 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,332 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,867 miles
Average per year
7,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,199 miles
  • 2024 – 174,332 miles
  • 2023 – 169,672 miles
  • 2022 – 164,983 miles
  • 2021 – 160,167 miles
  • 2020 – 156,055 miles
  • 2019 – 148,733 miles
  • 2018 – 137,341 miles
  • 2017 – 124,619 miles
  • 2016 – 123,229 miles
  • 2015 – 117,866 miles
  • 2014 – 108,015 miles
  • 2013 – 106,271 miles
  • 2012 – 76,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,199 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,199 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,199 miles
    Test number
    887806495799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,332 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    174,332 miles
    Test number
    189749986900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,672 miles (+4,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,672 miles
    Test number
    973140075187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass164,983 miles (+4,816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,983 miles
    Test number
    782438044194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass160,167 miles (+4,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,167 miles
    Test number
    897814381045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass156,055 miles (+7,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,055 miles
    Test number
    270894366917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,733 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    436077781119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,358 miles (+11,017)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    747095635149
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective DPF PRESSURE SENSOR PIPE MISSING (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass137,341 miles (+12,722)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,341 miles
    Test number
    636173286611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,619 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,619 miles
    Test number
    331652908283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,229 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,229 miles
    Test number
    975345225048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,866 miles (+9,851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,866 miles
    Test number
    408784815191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor

  13. Fail108,015 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    599959514149
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Pass108,015 miles (+1,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    975899914124
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass106,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    627946573173
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  16. Fail106,271 miles (+29,404)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    796075573146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  17. Pass76,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    166471882171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail76,867 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    789961882116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB09 HGF

Does LB09 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 HGF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB09 HGF?
The MOT on LB09 HGF 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 LB09 HGF done?
LB09 HGF was recorded at 179,199 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,639 miles a year.
Has LB09 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 HGF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LB09 HGF 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 LB09 HGF find?
LB09 HGF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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