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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 CXBMOT history

LL59 CXB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 320,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
320,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 CXB
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 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 CXB was last recorded at 320,200 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 13,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2018: 266,510 miles, lower than 389,213 miles on 21 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
306,752 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
13,448 miles
Average per year
18,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 320,200 miles
  • 2021 – 306,752 miles
  • 2020 – 298,850 miles
  • 2019 – 289,340 miles
  • 2018 – 266,510 miles
  • 2017 – 389,213 miles
  • 2016 – 335,544 miles
  • 2015 – 287,000 miles
  • 2014 – 235,657 miles
  • 2013 – 137,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass320,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass320,200 miles (+13,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    320,200 miles
    Test number
    603584174499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass306,752 miles (+7,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    306,752 miles
    Test number
    388524004925
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass298,850 miles (+9,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    298,850 miles
    Test number
    280701028323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass289,340 miles (+22,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    289,340 miles
    Test number
    845940412733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering arm

  5. Pass266,510 miles (-122,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    266,510 miles
    Test number
    553762268996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass389,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    389,213 miles
    Test number
    971236829627
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail389,099 km4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    389,099 km
    Test number
    623378295069
    • FailureNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass335,544 miles (+48,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    335,544 miles
    Test number
    630625478791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass287,000 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    287,000 miles
    Test number
    407441924948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail286,992 miles (+51,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,992 miles
    Test number
    673822755168
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass235,657 miles (+98,558)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    235,657 miles
    Test number
    788239944361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    137,099 miles
    Test number
    576084293046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 CXB

Does LL59 CXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 CXB expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 CXB?
The MOT on LL59 CXB expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 CXB done?
LL59 CXB was recorded at 320,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 18,860 miles a year.
Has LL59 CXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 CXB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on LL59 CXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 CXB find?
LL59 CXB passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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