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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 GXZMOT history

LB59 GXZ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
109,685 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 GXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 GXZ was last recorded at 109,685 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 4,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,690 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,995 miles
Average per year
7,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,685 miles
  • 2023 – 104,690 miles
  • 2022 – 98,695 miles
  • 2021 – 93,528 miles
  • 2020 – 88,939 miles
  • 2019 – 80,764 miles
  • 2018 – 68,565 miles
  • 2017 – 65,371 miles
  • 2016 – 56,636 miles
  • 2015 – 48,830 miles
  • 2014 – 41,426 miles
  • 2013 – 32,660 miles
  • 2012 – 20,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded but not resulting in a sharp edge

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,685 miles (+4,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    876635028968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded but not resulting in a sharp edge

  2. Pass104,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    218474260596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays faulty

  3. Fail104,690 miles (+5,995)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    948283007115
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stays faulty

  4. Pass98,695 miles (+5,167)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,695 miles
    Test number
    435862146751
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass93,528 miles (+4,589)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,528 miles
    Test number
    397191355607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass88,939 miles (+8,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    326880149607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass80,764 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    109249328880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail80,762 miles (+12,197)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    989683491319
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn close to legal limit & worn smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake efficiency poor

  9. Pass68,565 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    111922254708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    997001153382
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail65,371 miles (+8,735)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    700452171777
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass56,636 miles (+7,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,636 miles
    Test number
    239018359112
    • AdvisoryHandbrake did not lock the rear wheels, nearside rear slightly lower effort

  13. Pass48,830 miles (+7,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    294504888323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,426 miles (+8,766)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    239380114360
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread is bald on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread is getting low on edges

  15. Pass32,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    875609103320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,660 miles (+12,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    475288503338
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass20,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    765605212325
    • NoteNail in OSF tyre

Questions about LB59 GXZ

Does LB59 GXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 GXZ expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 GXZ?
The MOT on LB59 GXZ expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 GXZ done?
LB59 GXZ was recorded at 109,685 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 7,476 miles a year.
Has LB59 GXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 GXZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB59 GXZ 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 LB59 GXZ find?
LB59 GXZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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