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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LJ58 PNUMOT history

LJ58 PNU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

LJ58 PNU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,873 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LJ58 PNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LJ58 PNU was last recorded at 155,873 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 10,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,421 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,452 miles
Average per year
8,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,873 miles
  • 2025 – 145,421 miles
  • 2024 – 131,591 miles
  • 2023 – 122,466 miles
  • 2021 – 118,582 miles
  • 2020 – 112,565 miles
  • 2019 – 102,932 miles
  • 2018 – 97,671 miles
  • 2017 – 85,260 miles
  • 2016 – 78,433 miles
  • 2015 – 70,485 miles
  • 2013 – 59,224 miles
  • 2012 – 47,366 miles
  • 2011 – 35,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,873 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 5.3.4 (b) (i)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3.2 (a) (i)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,873 miles (+10,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,873 miles
    Test number
    771938867718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 5.3.4 (b) (i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3.2 (a) (i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,421 miles (+13,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,421 miles
    Test number
    913168856618
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

  3. Pass131,591 miles (+9,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,591 miles
    Test number
    640861197936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,466 miles (+3,884)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,466 miles
    Test number
    970720078413
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,582 miles (+6,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    619830647088
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    205417685785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail112,565 miles (+9,633)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    744535274913
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass102,932 miles (+5,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    426655969705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass97,671 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    384915476368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,665 miles (+12,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,665 miles
    Test number
    689373120104
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass85,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    661014827030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,260 miles (+6,827)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    537105235542
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass78,433 miles (+7,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,433 miles
    Test number
    601736148723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    339457525089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,485 miles (+11,261)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,485 miles
    Test number
    197164325497
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    335263753379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail59,224 miles (+11,858)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    248393853342
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    168069612366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,366 miles (+12,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,366 miles
    Test number
    188159312394
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass35,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    658270521329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LJ58 PNU

Does LJ58 PNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LJ58 PNU is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LJ58 PNU?
The MOT on LJ58 PNU is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LJ58 PNU done?
LJ58 PNU was recorded at 155,873 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 8,380 miles a year.
Has LJ58 PNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LJ58 PNU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LJ58 PNU 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 LJ58 PNU find?
LJ58 PNU passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 5.3.4 (b) (i); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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