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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LM59 VLJMOT history

LM59 VLJ is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 25,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
25,423 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 VLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 VLJ was last recorded at 25,423 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 5,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,424 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,999 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 25,423 miles
  • 2023 – 19,424 miles
  • 2022 – 18,942 miles
  • 2021 – 18,885 miles
  • 2020 – 18,837 miles
  • 2019 – 18,780 miles
  • 2018 – 18,300 miles
  • 2017 – 17,559 miles
  • 2016 – 16,831 miles
  • 2015 – 15,623 miles
  • 2014 – 14,062 miles
  • 2013 – 12,364 miles
  • 2012 – 9,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass25,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    507899672472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail25,423 miles (+5,999)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,423 miles
    Test number
    115332482005
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass19,424 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    550895428473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,942 miles (+57)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    18,942 miles
    Test number
    240331007477
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass18,885 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,885 miles
    Test number
    824499810375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass18,837 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,837 miles
    Test number
    936446108456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,780 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,780 miles
    Test number
    767397087114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,300 miles (+741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    413821954812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass17,559 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,559 miles
    Test number
    179655009772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,831 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    16,831 miles
    Test number
    304110883853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,623 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    881199179788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,062 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,062 miles
    Test number
    955559084246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,364 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    12,364 miles
    Test number
    315069383279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    9,575 miles
    Test number
    335372292264
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail9,573 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,573 miles
    Test number
    877122992247
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM59 VLJ

Does LM59 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM59 VLJ expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM59 VLJ?
The MOT on LM59 VLJ expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM59 VLJ done?
LM59 VLJ was recorded at 25,423 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has LM59 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 VLJ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM59 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
LM59 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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