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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 OFRMOT history

LL09 OFR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LL09 OFR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
194,194 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 OFR
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
10 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 OFR was last recorded at 194,194 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,133 miles · 27 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
12,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,194 miles
  • 2025 – 187,707 miles
  • 2024 – 186,048 miles
  • 2023 – 176,230 miles
  • 2022 – 159,260 miles
  • 2021 – 146,772 miles
  • 2020 – 137,778 miles
  • 2019 – 127,003 miles
  • 2018 – 107,770 miles
  • 2017 – 90,280 miles
  • 2016 – 74,216 miles
  • 2015 – 56,196 miles
  • 2014 – 33,585 miles
  • 2013 – 19,610 miles
  • 2012 – 13,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,194 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 brake flexis slightly perished.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s mirror glass broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,194 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    194,194 miles
    Test number
    301172260503
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,133 miles (+6,426)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,133 miles
    Test number
    334677045335
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass187,707 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,707 miles
    Test number
    723102653315
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail187,707 miles (+1,659)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,707 miles
    Test number
    544365520877
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    186,048 miles
    Test number
    210049269003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail186,048 miles (+9,818)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,048 miles
    Test number
    626312441186
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass176,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    111996701674
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass broken.

  8. Fail176,230 miles (+16,970)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,230 miles
    Test number
    119590390977
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror glass broken.

  9. Pass159,260 miles (+12,488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,260 miles
    Test number
    805211627299
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexis slightly perished.

  10. Pass146,772 miles (+8,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,772 miles
    Test number
    768852710622
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexis slightly perished.

  11. Pass137,778 miles (+10,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    109777881529
    • AdvisoryRear brake flexis slightly perished.

  12. Pass127,003 miles (+19,233)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    843370259267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,770 miles (+17,490)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,770 miles
    Test number
    264582494628
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  14. Pass90,280 miles (+16,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    572099094326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,216 miles (+18,020)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,216 miles
    Test number
    656456503664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,196 miles (+22,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    558544325263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,585 miles (+503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,585 miles
    Test number
    545608094126
    • 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. Fail33,082 miles (+13,472)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,082 miles
    Test number
    227281894113
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,610 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,610 miles
    Test number
    829512173170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,950 miles
    Test number
    539695262182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,950 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,950 miles
    Test number
    745885962185
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Questions about LL09 OFR

Does LL09 OFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 OFR is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 OFR?
The MOT on LL09 OFR is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 OFR done?
LL09 OFR was recorded at 194,194 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 12,537 miles a year.
Has LL09 OFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 OFR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 OFR 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 OFR find?
LL09 OFR passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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