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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LR59 WSXMOT history

LR59 WSX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

LR59 WSX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,997 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WSX
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
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 WSX was last recorded at 116,997 miles on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2025: 116,997 miles, lower than 117,772 miles on 9 Sept 2024.

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
117,772 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Average per year
6,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,997 miles
  • 2024 – 117,772 miles
  • 2023 – 109,139 miles
  • 2022 – 105,772 miles
  • 2021 – 101,224 miles
  • 2020 – 95,955 miles
  • 2019 – 89,160 miles
  • 2018 – 80,995 miles
  • 2017 – 74,920 miles
  • 2016 – 68,498 miles
  • 2015 – 55,538 miles
  • 2014 – 44,397 miles
  • 2013 – 36,246 miles
  • 2012 – 28,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BURNING PLASTIC UNDER TRAY
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 RSC GOODYEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,997 miles (-775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    680287036521
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY BURNING PLASTIC UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 RSC GOODYEAR (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    908322835392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,772 miles (+8,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,772 miles
    Test number
    496870927341
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass109,139 miles (+3,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,139 miles
    Test number
    664966740967
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  5. Pass105,772 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,772 miles
    Test number
    740772905775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,224 miles (+5,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    218745636853
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass95,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,955 miles
    Test number
    336757330522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail95,955 miles (+6,795)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,955 miles
    Test number
    491286616348
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass89,160 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,160 miles
    Test number
    187647392692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    554869095058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail80,995 miles (+6,075)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    338093532202
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass74,920 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    856592870141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  13. Fail74,920 miles (+6,422)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    494869084020
    • FailureBrake performance not tested o/s/r tyre has no pressure (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn close to cords on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  14. Pass68,498 miles (+12,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,498 miles
    Test number
    956763676829
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  15. Pass55,538 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,538 miles
    Test number
    983744021886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,397 miles (+8,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    397522364218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass36,246 miles (+7,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    989102863280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,461 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,461 miles
    Test number
    849558262229
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR59 WSX

Does LR59 WSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 WSX expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WSX?
The MOT on LR59 WSX expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 WSX done?
LR59 WSX was recorded at 116,997 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,831 miles a year.
Has LR59 WSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WSX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 WSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR59 WSX find?
LR59 WSX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front fog light bulb not fitted correctly burning plastic under tray; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 rsc goodyear.

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