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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,171 cc

LR09 KZJMOT history

LR09 KZJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LR09 KZJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,720 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 KZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 KZJ was last recorded at 144,720 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 7,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2018: 11,659 miles, lower than 108,460 miles on 25 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,259 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,461 miles
Average per year
5,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,720 miles
  • 2025 – 137,259 miles
  • 2024 – 128,390 miles
  • 2023 – 127,867 miles
  • 2022 – 124,418 miles
  • 2021 – 120,996 miles
  • 2020 – 118,893 miles
  • 2019 – 116,039 miles
  • 2018 – 11,659 miles
  • 2017 – 108,460 miles
  • 2016 – 104,729 miles
  • 2015 – 99,239 miles
  • 2014 – 92,186 miles
  • 2013 – 82,345 miles
  • 2012 – 67,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,720 miles (+7,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,720 miles
    Test number
    796435515399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,259 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    340712071443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,247 miles (+8,857)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,247 miles
    Test number
    613416287059
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,390 miles (+523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,390 miles
    Test number
    523261988598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,867 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,867 miles
    Test number
    711624486007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,536 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    170817704496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,418 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    352711179196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,996 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,996 miles
    Test number
    184410767237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass118,893 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,893 miles
    Test number
    258176751848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,039 miles (+104,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,039 miles
    Test number
    419477965909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass11,659 miles (-96,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    358651682729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,460 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,460 miles
    Test number
    219004639509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,729 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,729 miles
    Test number
    382498199227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,239 miles (+7,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,239 miles
    Test number
    969004115106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,186 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    308267304126
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass92,186 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    346187304170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,345 miles (+14,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    498367213122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    637483072035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 KZJ

Does LR09 KZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 KZJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 KZJ?
The MOT on LR09 KZJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 KZJ done?
LR09 KZJ was recorded at 144,720 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,319 miles a year.
Has LR09 KZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 KZJ has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 KZJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 KZJ find?
LR09 KZJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes starting to separate.

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