BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LM59 BGYMOT history
LM59 BGY is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 165,063 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 BGY
- 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
- 14 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 BGY was last recorded at 165,063 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,300 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,763 miles
- Average per year
- 9,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,063 miles
- 2024 – 154,300 miles
- 2023 – 144,886 miles
- 2022 – 135,770 miles
- 2021 – 126,739 miles
- 2020 – 117,274 miles
- 2019 – 114,293 miles
- 2018 – 103,035 miles
- 2017 – 91,883 miles
- 2016 – 81,382 miles
- 2015 – 70,415 miles
- 2014 – 58,795 miles
- 2013 – 49,383 miles
- 2012 – 38,825 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,063 miles
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield is loose making rattling noise
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,063 miles (+10,763)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 165,063 miles
- Test number
- 186676706733
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust shield is loose making rattling noise
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,300 miles (+154)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 154,300 miles
- Test number
- 733883343732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail154,146 miles (+245)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,146 miles
- Test number
- 710261934704
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail153,901 miles (+9,015)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,901 miles
- Test number
- 882665222317
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,886 miles (+9,116)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 144,886 miles
- Test number
- 804583777773
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass135,770 miles (+55)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 135,770 miles
- Test number
- 736045441048
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail135,715 miles (+8,976)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,715 miles
- Test number
- 618270422383
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked x2 (5.2.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass126,739 miles (+9,465)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,739 miles
- Test number
- 901689270684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,274 miles (+2,981)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,274 miles
- Test number
- 180230847443
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass114,293 miles (+11,258)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 114,293 miles
- Test number
- 173219319402
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear pad wear wire not fitted to pads
Pass103,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 103,035 miles
- Test number
- 258791361642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,034 miles (+11,151)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,034 miles
- Test number
- 124813378566
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Pass91,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 91,883 miles
- Test number
- 193944490131
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail91,882 miles (+10,500)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,882 miles
- Test number
- 392032704095
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,382 miles (+10,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 81,382 miles
- Test number
- 487635213818
- AdvisoryHandbrake is at 17%, advise attention to system
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,415 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,415 miles
- Test number
- 288619776864
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail70,415 miles (+11,620)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,415 miles
- Test number
- 412405527930
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,795 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 58,795 miles
- Test number
- 107841814323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,757 miles (+9,374)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,757 miles
- Test number
- 668620114314
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass49,383 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,383 miles
- Test number
- 436982713353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail49,383 miles (+10,558)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,383 miles
- Test number
- 445712913354
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass38,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 38,825 miles
- Test number
- 976683212338
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LM59 BGY
- Does LM59 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 BGY is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 BGY?
- The MOT on LM59 BGY is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM59 BGY done?
- LM59 BGY was recorded at 165,063 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,674 miles a year.
- Has LM59 BGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 BGY has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM59 BGY 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 LM59 BGY find?
- LM59 BGY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust shield is loose making rattling noise; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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