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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 CFOMOT history

LL09 CFO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 197,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LL09 CFO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
197,464 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 CFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 CFO was last recorded at 197,464 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,291 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
9,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,464 miles
  • 2025 – 192,444 miles
  • 2024 – 192,040 miles
  • 2023 – 189,500 miles
  • 2022 – 175,463 miles
  • 2021 – 156,809 miles
  • 2020 – 150,982 miles
  • 2019 – 132,246 miles
  • 2018 – 121,463 miles
  • 2017 – 112,312 miles
  • 2016 – 101,279 miles
  • 2015 – 91,663 miles
  • 2014 – 85,543 miles
  • 2012 – 66,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel has been repaired.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryProduct on rear light lenses, not affecting operation.
  • AdvisoryUndertrays hanging down.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,464 miles (+173)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    197,464 miles
    Test number
    821952040054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel has been repaired.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProduct on rear light lenses, not affecting operation.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays hanging down.
  2. Fail197,291 miles (+4,847)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,291 miles
    Test number
    143633995047
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 235/40r18 n/s 225/40r18 o/s (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass192,444 miles (+404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    192,444 miles
    Test number
    217693643874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass192,040 miles (+2,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,040 miles
    Test number
    914970590592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass189,500 miles (+14,037)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,500 miles
    Test number
    944767051061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,463 miles (+18,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    175,463 miles
    Test number
    984687083555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass156,809 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    371233776805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass150,982 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    607074216085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail150,978 miles (+18,732)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,978 miles
    Test number
    618289401524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass132,246 miles (+10,783)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    295543264242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,463 miles (+9,151)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,463 miles
    Test number
    386851544778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,312 miles (+11,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,312 miles
    Test number
    152713695528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,279 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    440130971186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,663 miles (+6,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    398204535139
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
  15. Pass85,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,543 miles
    Test number
    996184004144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,543 miles (+18,772)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,543 miles
    Test number
    247084304417
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass66,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,771 miles
    Test number
    378105572123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 CFO

Does LL09 CFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 CFO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 CFO?
The MOT on LL09 CFO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 CFO done?
LL09 CFO was recorded at 197,464 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
Has LL09 CFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 CFO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 CFO 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 LL09 CFO find?
LL09 CFO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel has been repaired.; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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