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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 HRAMOT history

LL59 HRA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LL59 HRA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,845 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 HRA
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
16 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 HRA was last recorded at 156,845 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 11,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,827 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,018 miles
Average per year
7,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,845 miles
  • 2025 – 145,827 miles
  • 2024 – 135,465 miles
  • 2023 – 123,608 miles
  • 2022 – 114,763 miles
  • 2021 – 112,971 miles
  • 2020 – 108,381 miles
  • 2019 – 104,354 miles
  • 2018 – 100,466 miles
  • 2017 – 96,703 miles
  • 2016 – 88,797 miles
  • 2015 – 81,758 miles
  • 2014 – 73,169 miles
  • 2013 – 64,032 miles
  • 2012 – 54,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,845 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • WIPER LINKAGE WORN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,845 miles (+11,018)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,845 miles
    Test number
    658533544696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,827 miles (+10,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,827 miles
    Test number
    111010710291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass135,465 miles (+11,857)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,465 miles
    Test number
    587922909016
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass123,608 miles (+8,845)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    886539096527
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCrank pulley deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing inner edges
  5. Pass114,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    157554033698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,763 miles (+1,792)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,763 miles
    Test number
    885829253523
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper linkage worn/modified
  7. Pass112,971 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    237422612007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWIPER LINKAGE WORN
  8. Fail112,971 miles (+4,590)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,971 miles
    Test number
    860190749837
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWIPER LINKAGE WORN
  9. Pass108,381 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    696929005057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,354 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    276029544506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,466 miles (+3,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    691474725777
    • AdvisoryRear Lower front bushes slight cracking
  12. Pass96,703 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    685077538157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,797 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    686053735230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,758 miles (+8,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,758 miles
    Test number
    121508984947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear washer pipe disconnected under spoiler
  15. Pass73,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    278179044394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,169 miles (+9,137)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,169 miles
    Test number
    358199544312
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass64,032 miles (+9,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    575293143382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    847455532397
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer shoulder heavily worn

Questions about LL59 HRA

Does LL59 HRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 HRA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 HRA?
The MOT on LL59 HRA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 HRA done?
LL59 HRA was recorded at 156,845 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 7,684 miles a year.
Has LL59 HRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 HRA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LL59 HRA 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 LL59 HRA find?
LL59 HRA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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