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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 RHOMOT history

LR59 RHO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
107,629 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 RHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 RHO was last recorded at 107,629 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,453 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
6,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,629 miles
  • 2024 – 105,453 miles
  • 2023 – 102,089 miles
  • 2022 – 95,950 miles
  • 2021 – 90,476 miles
  • 2020 – 81,262 miles
  • 2019 – 74,804 miles
  • 2018 – 66,180 miles
  • 2017 – 59,426 miles
  • 2016 – 55,612 miles
  • 2015 – 45,593 miles
  • 2014 – 37,715 miles
  • 2013 – 30,003 miles
  • 2012 – 22,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,629 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,629 miles (+2,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,629 miles
    Test number
    986263403032
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass105,453 miles (+3,364)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    987977988596
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near side and off side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,089 miles (+6,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    753317767556
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass95,950 miles (+5,474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    729028162122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,476 miles (+9,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,476 miles
    Test number
    391729981092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass81,262 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    460878395723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,260 miles (+6,456)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    459647786527
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass74,804 miles (+8,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    361866613219
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass66,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,180 miles
    Test number
    594107174200
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
  10. Fail66,180 miles (+6,754)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,180 miles
    Test number
    254451325252
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge
  11. Pass59,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    192167042530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,426 miles (+3,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    893478456679
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  13. Pass55,612 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,612 miles
    Test number
    436330253630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    705206357098
    • AdvisoryChild seats
  15. Fail45,593 miles (+7,878)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,593 miles
    Test number
    978808779119
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seats
  16. Pass37,715 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    719287184276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass37,705 miles (+551)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    149948964297
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to record result
  18. Pass37,154 miles (+7,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,154 miles
    Test number
    369499414492
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass30,003 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    679745833284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,643 miles
    Test number
    467525742222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 RHO

Does LR59 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 RHO expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 RHO?
The MOT on LR59 RHO expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 RHO done?
LR59 RHO was recorded at 107,629 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 6,528 miles a year.
Has LR59 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 RHO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR59 RHO 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 RHO find?
LR59 RHO passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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