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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB09 JXAMOT history

LB09 JXA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,583 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB09 JXA
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
18 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB09 JXA was last recorded at 144,583 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,561 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
7,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,583 miles
  • 2025 – 141,078 miles
  • 2024 – 138,310 miles
  • 2023 – 134,328 miles
  • 2022 – 123,164 miles
  • 2021 – 114,248 miles
  • 2020 – 112,986 miles
  • 2019 – 108,412 miles
  • 2018 – 97,596 miles
  • 2017 – 90,238 miles
  • 2016 – 80,370 miles
  • 2015 – 67,518 miles
  • 2014 – 57,299 miles
  • 2013 – 45,992 miles
  • 2012 – 35,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,583 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,583 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,583 miles
    Test number
    457436585205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,561 miles (+3,483)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,561 miles
    Test number
    262792693901
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass141,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    263280466313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,078 miles (+2,768)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,078 miles
    Test number
    984200533103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass138,310 miles (+3,982)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,310 miles
    Test number
    868888313409
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,328 miles (+11,164)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,328 miles
    Test number
    884913874299
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges 5mm 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges 5mm 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,164 miles (+8,916)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    390390457149
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,248 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    490364323031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,986 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    536996785309
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail112,979 miles (+4,567)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,979 miles
    Test number
    286764961438
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,412 miles (+152)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,412 miles
    Test number
    219325774446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,260 miles (+10,664)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,260 miles
    Test number
    566406411533
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass97,596 miles (+7,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,596 miles
    Test number
    460804901664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades - smearing.

  14. Pass90,238 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    822104070958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail90,238 miles (+9,868)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    995108632421
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    355576865624
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail80,370 miles (+12,852)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,370 miles
    Test number
    816306466684
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,518 miles (+10,219)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,518 miles
    Test number
    218915025269
    • DangerousNSF tyre badly worn and stepped on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    438258114213
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail57,299 miles (+11,307)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    556037114268
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,992 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,992 miles
    Test number
    647108323271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail45,920 miles (+10,556)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    559516923254
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail35,364 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    249662012280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Pass35,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    717432712264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB09 JXA

Does LB09 JXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB09 JXA is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB09 JXA?
The MOT on LB09 JXA is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB09 JXA done?
LB09 JXA was recorded at 144,583 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,770 miles a year.
Has LB09 JXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB09 JXA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB09 JXA 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 JXA find?
LB09 JXA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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