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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LB59 LVDMOT history

LB59 LVD is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
199,343 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LVD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB59 LVD was last recorded at 199,343 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 12,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,058 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,285 miles
Average per year
12,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,343 miles
  • 2024 – 187,058 miles
  • 2023 – 172,136 miles
  • 2022 – 158,171 miles
  • 2021 – 136,650 miles
  • 2020 – 118,674 miles
  • 2019 – 107,929 miles
  • 2018 – 88,752 miles
  • 2017 – 73,503 miles
  • 2016 – 54,829 miles
  • 2015 – 40,960 miles
  • 2014 – 40,947 miles
  • 2013 – 40,943 miles
  • 2012 – 40,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,343 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on limit ,engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,343 miles (+12,285)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,343 miles
    Test number
    182516181883
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,058 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,058 miles
    Test number
    461527472534
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit ,engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail187,058 miles (+14,922)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,058 miles
    Test number
    446035011794
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Boot lid insecure catch not working (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on limit ,engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass172,136 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,136 miles
    Test number
    435400792905
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail172,120 miles (+42)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,120 miles
    Test number
    420714049584
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail172,078 miles (+13,907)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,078 miles
    Test number
    371927397448
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to delaminate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass158,171 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,171 miles
    Test number
    447987037629
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged.

  8. Fail158,161 miles (+21,511)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,161 miles
    Test number
    125410216967
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged.

  9. Pass136,650 miles (+462)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,650 miles
    Test number
    615175278822
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailgate Lamp Lens Damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side Mirror Damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail136,188 miles (+17,514)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,188 miles
    Test number
    642453879316
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake Warning Wire Missing. (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tailgate Lamp Lens Damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side Mirror Damaged.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass118,674 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,674 miles
    Test number
    542416908470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,630 miles (+10,701)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,630 miles
    Test number
    493434527519
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-18 rsc hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-40-18 rsc Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 rsc hankook (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 rsc hankook (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,929 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,929 miles
    Test number
    761036476374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    469643874146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,889 miles (+19,137)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    556073413804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  16. Pass88,752 miles (+15,249)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,752 miles
    Test number
    283135073479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,503 miles (+18,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,503 miles
    Test number
    685544105927
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside drivers view

  18. Pass54,829 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    632480357277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,827 miles (+13,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,827 miles
    Test number
    985494869008
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass40,960 miles (+13)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    527476805020
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass40,947 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,947 miles
    Test number
    968882624155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,943 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    745241663132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    417889542446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,708 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    625719742382
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB59 LVD

Does LB59 LVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 LVD expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LVD?
The MOT on LB59 LVD expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 LVD done?
LB59 LVD was recorded at 199,343 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 12,245 miles a year.
Has LB59 LVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LVD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 LVD 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 LVD find?
LB59 LVD failed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm ,front bush, and 9 more.

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