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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL09 RGZMOT history

LL09 RGZ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LL09 RGZ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,174 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 RGZ
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
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 RGZ was last recorded at 168,174 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 8,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,096 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,078 miles
Average per year
9,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,174 miles
  • 2025 – 160,096 miles
  • 2024 – 148,220 miles
  • 2023 – 140,575 miles
  • 2022 – 125,472 miles
  • 2021 – 115,340 miles
  • 2020 – 107,100 miles
  • 2019 – 99,986 miles
  • 2018 – 89,939 miles
  • 2017 – 79,897 miles
  • 2016 – 72,118 miles
  • 2015 – 65,841 miles
  • 2014 – 56,870 miles
  • 2013 – 50,146 miles
  • 2012 – 38,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,174 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,174 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,174 miles
    Test number
    359405580137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,096 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    160,096 miles
    Test number
    354259059776
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Fail160,096 miles (+11,876)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,096 miles
    Test number
    221139988092
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass148,220 miles (+7,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,220 miles
    Test number
    823821080161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,575 miles
    Test number
    190418649107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
  6. Fail140,575 miles (+15,103)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,575 miles
    Test number
    323148155804
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
  7. Pass125,472 miles (+10,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,472 miles
    Test number
    816024126273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible oil leak from differential
  8. Pass115,340 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    975556596256
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail115,336 miles (+8,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,336 miles
    Test number
    581606242534
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass107,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    807104186681
    • AdvisoryRear differential has a slight oil leak
  11. Fail107,100 miles (+7,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    756112378019
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has a slight oil leak
  12. Pass99,986 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    620585008635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail99,968 miles (+10,029)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,968 miles
    Test number
    209919528153
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass89,939 miles (+10,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,939 miles
    Test number
    699614453298
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass79,897 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    356938621199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,118 miles (+6,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,118 miles
    Test number
    341181865627
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential
  17. Pass65,841 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    935217915248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,870 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,870 miles
    Test number
    186646024272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,146 miles (+11,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    738607023279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,159 miles
    Test number
    866456722226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 RGZ

Does LL09 RGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 RGZ is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 RGZ?
The MOT on LL09 RGZ is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 RGZ done?
LL09 RGZ was recorded at 168,174 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,615 miles a year.
Has LL09 RGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 RGZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL09 RGZ 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 RGZ find?
LL09 RGZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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