BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
LB59 RCUMOT history
LB59 RCU is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 10 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 194,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 194,319 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 RCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 10 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 RCU was last recorded at 194,319 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,770 miles · 14 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3,549 miles
- Average per year
- 9,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,319 miles
- 2025 – 180,584 miles
- 2023 – 166,519 miles
- 2022 – 155,682 miles
- 2020 – 152,933 miles
- 2019 – 149,286 miles
- 2018 – 139,285 miles
- 2017 – 128,882 miles
- 2016 – 123,562 miles
- 2015 – 112,534 miles
- 2014 – 101,682 miles
- 2013 – 88,682 miles
- 2012 – 72,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,319 miles
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Cover and shields fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,319 miles (+3,549)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 194,319 miles
- Test number
- 149274750089
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,770 miles (+10,186)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 190,770 miles
- Test number
- 935285841278
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,584 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 180,584 miles
- Test number
- 636855242270
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,583 miles (+14,064)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,583 miles
- Test number
- 255015707727
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,519 miles (+2,674)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 166,519 miles
- Test number
- 658276581194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,845 miles (+117)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 163,845 miles
- Test number
- 271915784228
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail163,728 miles (+8,046)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,728 miles
- Test number
- 694788034137
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,682 miles (+2,749)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,682 miles
- Test number
- 328503740833
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass152,933 miles (+3,647)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 152,933 miles
- Test number
- 968209443436
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,286 miles (+10,001)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,286 miles
- Test number
- 369815463416
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCover and shields fitted
Pass139,285 miles (+10,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 139,285 miles
- Test number
- 662563744502
- AdvisoryCover and shields fitted
Pass128,882 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 128,882 miles
- Test number
- 860558484125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,562 miles (+11,028)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 123,562 miles
- Test number
- 721948417629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,534 miles (+10,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 112,534 miles
- Test number
- 731075042058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,682 miles (+13,000)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 101,682 miles
- Test number
- 606493834319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,682 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 88,682 miles
- Test number
- 357600043398
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions to low to record a reading
Fail88,679 miles (+16,678)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,679 miles
- Test number
- 926080243354
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEmissions to low to record a reading
Pass72,001 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 72,001 miles
- Test number
- 476174362396
- NotePanels on underside damaged
Fail72,001 miles4 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,001 miles
- Test number
- 238302562339
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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 (3.5.1g)
- NoteHandbrake could do with adjusting
- NotePanels on underside damaged
- NoteTracking required
Questions about LB59 RCU
- Does LB59 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 RCU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 RCU?
- The MOT on LB59 RCU is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 RCU done?
- LB59 RCU was recorded at 194,319 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 9,006 miles a year.
- Has LB59 RCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 RCU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB59 RCU 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 RCU find?
- LB59 RCU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.
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