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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR09 AJUMOT history

LR09 AJU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 242,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR09 AJU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
242,557 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 AJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 AJU was last recorded at 242,557 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 25,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,098 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
25,459 miles
Average per year
10,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,557 miles
  • 2025 – 217,098 miles
  • 2024 – 197,864 miles
  • 2023 – 196,059 miles
  • 2022 – 193,812 miles
  • 2021 – 181,063 miles
  • 2020 – 175,318 miles
  • 2019 – 164,074 miles
  • 2018 – 152,200 miles
  • 2017 – 141,220 miles
  • 2016 – 129,449 miles
  • 2014 – 110,115 miles
  • 2013 – 94,755 miles
  • 2012 – 87,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,557 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Stone chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass242,557 miles (+25,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    242,557 miles
    Test number
    720004829826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,098 miles (+1,690)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    217,098 miles
    Test number
    328654931663
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Fail215,408 miles (+17,544)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,408 miles
    Test number
    410752030424
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass197,864 miles (+1,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    197,864 miles
    Test number
    601690521985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass196,059 miles (+2,247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,059 miles
    Test number
    356558979052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass193,812 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    193,812 miles
    Test number
    767459206754
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  7. Fail193,802 miles (+3,995)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,802 miles
    Test number
    463624267664
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
  8. Pass189,807 miles (+8,744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,807 miles
    Test number
    873398455008
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass181,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    347055447315
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail181,063 miles (+5,745)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,063 miles
    Test number
    325990549743
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass175,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    175,318 miles
    Test number
    457741190660
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail175,318 miles (+11,244)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,318 miles
    Test number
    591319378657
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass164,074 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    187782634277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,200 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,200 miles
    Test number
    124948945392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,045 miles (+10,825)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,045 miles
    Test number
    113690947367
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass141,220 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,220 miles
    Test number
    795208506943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,449 miles (+19,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,449 miles
    Test number
    535610207216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,115 miles (+15,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    110,115 miles
    Test number
    265857574199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,755 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,755 miles
    Test number
    286004053116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,455 miles
    Test number
    197839602177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 AJU

Does LR09 AJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 AJU is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 AJU?
The MOT on LR09 AJU is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 AJU done?
LR09 AJU was recorded at 242,557 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 10,717 miles a year.
Has LR09 AJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 AJU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 AJU 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 LR09 AJU find?
LR09 AJU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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