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BMW 520

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD58 GYNMOT history

LD58 GYN is a bronze diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 195,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LD58 GYN bronze BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
195,301 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD58 GYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD58 GYN was last recorded at 195,301 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,934 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,367 miles
Average per year
9,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,301 miles
  • 2024 – 192,934 miles
  • 2023 – 189,902 miles
  • 2022 – 186,473 miles
  • 2021 – 183,430 miles
  • 2020 – 179,897 miles
  • 2019 – 176,598 miles
  • 2018 – 174,059 miles
  • 2017 – 167,003 miles
  • 2016 – 159,829 miles
  • 2015 – 131,622 miles
  • 2014 – 101,301 miles
  • 2012 – 67,175 miles
  • 2011 – 60,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

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 Headlamp insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    195,301 miles
    Test number
    994986900224
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail195,301 miles (+2,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,301 miles
    Test number
    825254601308
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass192,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,934 miles
    Test number
    696618466114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail192,933 miles (+3,031)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,933 miles
    Test number
    728076930873
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass189,902 miles (+91)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,902 miles
    Test number
    939563569032
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail189,811 miles (+3,338)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,811 miles
    Test number
    677216837960
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass186,473 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,473 miles
    Test number
    759995509048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,430 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,430 miles
    Test number
    757915909040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,897 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,897 miles
    Test number
    298441503031
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail179,897 miles (+3,299)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,897 miles
    Test number
    122602823464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass176,598 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,598 miles
    Test number
    450737551744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass174,059 miles (+7,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,059 miles
    Test number
    952412076907
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bendy shape (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bendy shape (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass167,003 miles (+7,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,003 miles
    Test number
    624033037965
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light slight crack
  14. Pass159,829 miles (+28,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,829 miles
    Test number
    349201887503
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both Dbushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail131,622 miles (+30,321)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,622 miles
    Test number
    458231365135
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass101,301 miles (+34,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    289753064475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass67,175 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,175 miles
    Test number
    626653332349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    457764141454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD58 GYN

Does LD58 GYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD58 GYN is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD58 GYN?
The MOT on LD58 GYN is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD58 GYN done?
LD58 GYN was recorded at 195,301 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,686 miles a year.
Has LD58 GYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD58 GYN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD58 GYN 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 LD58 GYN find?
LD58 GYN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and offside rear shockers.

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