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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 CGEMOT history

LL09 CGE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 229,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

LL09 CGE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
229,692 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 CGE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 CGE was last recorded at 229,692 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,181 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,511 miles
Average per year
12,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,692 miles
  • 2025 – 221,181 miles
  • 2024 – 217,441 miles
  • 2023 – 209,714 miles
  • 2022 – 204,832 miles
  • 2021 – 195,762 miles
  • 2020 – 188,735 miles
  • 2019 – 179,488 miles
  • 2018 – 169,509 miles
  • 2017 – 148,257 miles
  • 2016 – 127,559 miles
  • 2015 – 102,748 miles
  • 2014 – 81,077 miles
  • 2013 – 72,372 miles
  • 2012 – 54,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,692 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bump stops perished
  • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wishbone bushes perished
  • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryNSF wheel rim out of shape
  • AdvisoryOSF shock light misting of oil
  • AdvisoryOil misting around engine
  • AdvisorySlight blow around front exhaust flexy joint clamp

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,692 miles (+8,511)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    229,692 miles
    Test number
    634678168304
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower wishbone bushes perished
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNSF wheel rim out of shape
    • AdvisoryOSF shock light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOil misting around engine
    • AdvisorySlight blow around front exhaust flexy joint clamp

  2. Pass221,181 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    221,181 miles
    Test number
    869180354820
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a recall present

  3. Fail221,177 miles (+3,736)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,177 miles
    Test number
    498361258554
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Considerably lower than other side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle has a recall present

  4. Pass217,441 miles (+7,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    217,441 miles
    Test number
    714284930648
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates insecure
    • AdvisoryTow bar corroded

  5. Pass209,714 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    209,714 miles
    Test number
    826564869659
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail209,702 miles (+4,870)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,702 miles
    Test number
    443575146621
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass204,832 miles (+9,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    204,832 miles
    Test number
    877824010531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  8. Pass195,762 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,762 miles
    Test number
    551721875265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail195,742 miles (+7,007)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,742 miles
    Test number
    296221167965
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass188,735 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,735 miles
    Test number
    993435651832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass179,488 miles (+9,979)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    179,488 miles
    Test number
    362456950183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake performance poor

  12. Pass169,509 miles (+21,252)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,509 miles
    Test number
    689590746448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses slightly perished

  13. Pass148,257 miles (+20,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    254400564497
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover trays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass127,559 miles (+24,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,559 miles
    Test number
    608932266116
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner

  15. Pass102,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    217018635483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,748 miles (+21,671)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    888228935171
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass81,077 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    319909324158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail81,077 miles (+8,705)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    568238324168
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass72,372 miles (+17,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    287112123414
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNew bulb fitted to offside dip beam R477

  20. Pass54,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,468 miles
    Test number
    798104722138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL09 CGE

Does LL09 CGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 CGE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 CGE?
The MOT on LL09 CGE is valid until 20 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 CGE done?
LL09 CGE was recorded at 229,692 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 12,289 miles a year.
Has LL09 CGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 CGE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 CGE 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 CGE find?
LL09 CGE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: both front flexy brake hoses perished; both front shock absorber bump stops perished; both rear lower wishbone bushes perished, and 5 more.

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