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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WOYMOT history

LR59 WOY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR59 WOY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,579 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WOY
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
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WOY was last recorded at 161,579 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,579 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,579 miles
  • 2025 – 154,802 miles
  • 2024 – 147,897 miles
  • 2023 – 139,236 miles
  • 2022 – 132,749 miles
  • 2020 – 128,747 miles
  • 2019 – 127,405 miles
  • 2018 – 122,871 miles
  • 2017 – 120,256 miles
  • 2016 – 116,991 miles
  • 2015 – 114,833 miles
  • 2014 – 99,658 miles
  • 2013 – 88,224 miles
  • 2012 – 80,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,579 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, adjustment or repair may be requiredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear chassis/floor showing signs of corrossionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Emmissions limit only just met, system may require adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,579 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,579 miles
    Test number
    680879757049
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis/floor showing signs of corrossion

  2. Fail161,579 miles (+6,777)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,579 miles
    Test number
    652045028224
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, adjustment or repair may be required
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis/floor showing signs of corrossion

  3. Pass154,802 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    117387147892
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail154,802 miles (+6,905)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,802 miles
    Test number
    916904697180
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,897 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,897 miles
    Test number
    469699204089
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail147,897 miles (+8,661)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,897 miles
    Test number
    619933711307
    • Repaired at testOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEmmissions limit only just met, system may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,236 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,236 miles
    Test number
    143390355584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass132,749 miles (+4,002)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,749 miles
    Test number
    546208070534
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass128,747 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,747 miles
    Test number
    716175619229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,405 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    526706673976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,000 miles (+3,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,000 miles
    Test number
    884760554300
    • 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))

  12. Pass122,871 miles (+2,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,871 miles
    Test number
    251925522933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass120,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    995417121140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail120,256 miles (+3,265)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,256 miles
    Test number
    709774521082
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass116,991 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,991 miles
    Test number
    238150088096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,833 miles (+15,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    318368812664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,658 miles (+11,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    367582154485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass88,224 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,224 miles
    Test number
    245163053285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,600 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    505423443071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    425905262205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail80,533 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    489835662281
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR59 WOY

Does LR59 WOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WOY is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WOY?
The MOT on LR59 WOY is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 WOY done?
LR59 WOY was recorded at 161,579 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,019 miles a year.
Has LR59 WOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WOY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR59 WOY 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 WOY find?
LR59 WOY passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside outer stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; emmissions limit only just met, adjustment or repair may be required; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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