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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 GFUMOT history

LL09 GFU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 214,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
214,120 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 GFU
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
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 GFU was last recorded at 214,120 miles on 2 Aug 2026, 22,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,799 miles · 12 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
22,321 miles
Average per year
12,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,120 miles
  • 2021 – 191,799 miles
  • 2020 – 173,085 miles
  • 2019 – 142,747 miles
  • 2018 – 131,962 miles
  • 2017 – 117,091 miles
  • 2016 – 99,827 miles
  • 2015 – 79,900 miles
  • 2014 – 58,503 miles
  • 2013 – 40,217 miles
  • 2012 – 30,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,120 miles (+22,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    214,120 miles
    Test number
    591920693383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass191,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    191,799 miles
    Test number
    245291672002
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail191,799 miles (+18,714)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,799 miles
    Test number
    762806345692
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass173,085 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    173,085 miles
    Test number
    563377326840
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail172,883 miles (+30,136)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,883 miles
    Test number
    880048515256
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,747 miles (+10,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    142,747 miles
    Test number
    618884984662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass131,962 miles (+14,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    774708459528
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WORN
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS FITTED
  8. Pass117,091 miles (+17,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,091 miles
    Test number
    990541915414
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass99,827 miles (+19,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    457027216958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass79,900 miles (+21,397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    866851075118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,503 miles (+18,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    229679274107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    247459073494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail40,217 miles (+9,445)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    646788673104
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to the wear bar
  14. Pass30,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    966287762111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 GFU

Does LL09 GFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 GFU is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 GFU?
The MOT on LL09 GFU is valid until 1 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 GFU done?
LL09 GFU was recorded at 214,120 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2026, an average of 12,976 miles a year.
Has LL09 GFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 GFU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LL09 GFU 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 GFU find?
LL09 GFU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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