
BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LL09 GDYMOT history
LL09 GDY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,855 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 106,855 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,692 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL09 GDY
- 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
- 12 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL09 GDY was last recorded at 106,855 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,289 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,566 miles
- Average per year
- 5,692 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,855 miles
- 2025 – 98,289 miles
- 2024 – 91,478 miles
- 2023 – 87,107 miles
- 2022 – 86,086 miles
- 2021 – 84,125 miles
- 2019 – 78,360 miles
- 2018 – 74,664 miles
- 2016 – 67,122 miles
- 2015 – 57,182 miles
- 2014 – 43,941 miles
- 2013 – 35,845 miles
- 2012 – 27,801 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Bumper damaged but sharp edges not exposed, OSF & NSF
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 12 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,855 miles (+8,566)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 106,855 miles
- Test number
- 504824690532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,289 miles (+6,811)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 98,289 miles
- Test number
- 751748972334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,478 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 91,478 miles
- Test number
- 900214796505
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail91,473 miles (+4,366)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,473 miles
- Test number
- 578555190201
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,107 miles (+1,021)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,107 miles
- Test number
- 228925242321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,086 miles (+1,961)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 86,086 miles
- Test number
- 806872749021
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,125 miles (+5,765)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 84,125 miles
- Test number
- 311040556751
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER TYRE WORN ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE DEPH ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted and engine cover not allowing full inspection of components under the engine
Pass78,360 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,360 miles
- Test number
- 281764165004
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBumper damaged but sharp edges not exposed, OSF & NSF
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components under the engine
Fail78,360 miles (+3,696)5 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,360 miles
- Test number
- 379430412283
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBumper damaged but sharp edges not exposed, OSF & NSF
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays & engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components under the engine
Pass74,664 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,664 miles
- Test number
- 734868679246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,122 miles (+9,940)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 67,122 miles
- Test number
- 773810663753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,182 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 57,182 miles
- Test number
- 555550837797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,128 miles (+13,187)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,128 miles
- Test number
- 556220220495
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass43,941 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 43,941 miles
- Test number
- 189931364145
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front jacking point plastic block missing
Fail43,941 miles (+8,096)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,941 miles
- Test number
- 187881264128
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front jacking point plastic block missing
Pass35,845 miles (+8,044)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,845 miles
- Test number
- 818816233105
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,801 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 166403132165
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail27,801 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,801 miles
- Test number
- 576683932128
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LL09 GDY
- Does LL09 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 GDY is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL09 GDY?
- The MOT on LL09 GDY is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL09 GDY done?
- LL09 GDY was recorded at 106,855 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
- Has LL09 GDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL09 GDY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL09 GDY 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 GDY find?
- LL09 GDY passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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