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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LL59 LJEMOT history

LL59 LJE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LL59 LJE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,942 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 LJE
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
21 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 LJE was last recorded at 152,942 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,970 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,972 miles
Average per year
9,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,942 miles
  • 2024 – 148,970 miles
  • 2023 – 136,164 miles
  • 2022 – 122,274 miles
  • 2021 – 107,456 miles
  • 2020 – 107,367 miles
  • 2019 – 100,062 miles
  • 2018 – 89,738 miles
  • 2017 – 72,389 miles
  • 2016 – 62,430 miles
  • 2015 – 56,234 miles
  • 2014 – 50,325 miles
  • 2013 – 40,003 miles
  • 2012 – 33,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,942 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,942 miles (+3,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    824493970701
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,970 miles
    Test number
    850790325809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays / covers fitted

  3. Fail148,970 miles (+12,806)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,970 miles
    Test number
    722250899248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays / covers fitted

  4. Pass136,164 miles (+13,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,164 miles
    Test number
    583808664703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs extra attention (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,274 miles (+14,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,274 miles
    Test number
    596444503321
    • AdvisoryParking brake has poor performance both sides

  6. Pass107,456 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    647254212269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass107,367 miles (+7,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,367 miles
    Test number
    337953121035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass100,062 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    363336060534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,738 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    511690324553
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail89,614 miles (+17,225)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    312489490491
    • DangerousNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass72,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    761503565998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,389 miles (+9,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,389 miles
    Test number
    195825334088
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass62,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    379976970805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,430 miles (+6,196)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,430 miles
    Test number
    809057388347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,234 miles (+5,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    116125655576
    • 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)

  16. Pass50,325 miles (+10,322)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    387390084435
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,003 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    638504173229
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions.no result recorded. too clean

  18. Fail40,003 miles (+6,661)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,003 miles
    Test number
    866284073297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions.no result recorded. too clean

  19. Pass33,342 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,342 miles
    Test number
    736085842304
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions to clean to record result

Questions about LL59 LJE

Does LL59 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 LJE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 LJE?
The MOT on LL59 LJE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 LJE done?
LL59 LJE was recorded at 152,942 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,241 miles a year.
Has LL59 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 LJE has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 LJE 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 LJE find?
LL59 LJE passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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