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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 KMKMOT history

LR59 KMK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

LR59 KMK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
166,217 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 KMK
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
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 KMK was last recorded at 166,217 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 6,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,497 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,720 miles
Average per year
11,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,217 miles
  • 2023 – 159,497 miles
  • 2022 – 153,054 miles
  • 2021 – 139,702 miles
  • 2020 – 131,520 miles
  • 2019 – 119,463 miles
  • 2018 – 103,803 miles
  • 2017 – 85,390 miles
  • 2016 – 60,184 miles
  • 2015 – 43,742 miles
  • 2014 – 29,828 miles
  • 2013 – 28,110 miles
  • 2012 – 22,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,217 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,217 miles (+6,720)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    617611830353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,497 miles (+6,443)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,497 miles
    Test number
    245175746720
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,054 miles (+13,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    406959763393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,702 miles (+8,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,702 miles
    Test number
    256633267811
    • 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))

  5. Pass131,520 miles (+12,057)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    522054494937
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,463 miles (+15,660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    922054669786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    787317794319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,803 miles (+18,413)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,803 miles
    Test number
    141353428704
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,390 miles (+25,206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    945324970821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,184 miles (+16,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,184 miles
    Test number
    280072768631
    • 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)

  11. Pass43,742 miles (+13,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    548857475065
    • 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)

  12. Pass29,828 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,828 miles
    Test number
    579361394049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,110 miles
    Test number
    728302563222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,110 miles (+5,795)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,110 miles
    Test number
    296921263206
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteGOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/40/R18(93Y)

  15. Pass22,315 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,315 miles
    Test number
    479656862285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR59 KMK

Does LR59 KMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 KMK expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 KMK?
The MOT on LR59 KMK expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 KMK done?
LR59 KMK was recorded at 166,217 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 11,956 miles a year.
Has LR59 KMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 KMK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on LR59 KMK 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 LR59 KMK find?
LR59 KMK passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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