BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LR59 WTJMOT history
LR59 WTJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,058 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 155,058 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,342 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 WTJ
- 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
- 19 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 WTJ was last recorded at 155,058 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jan 2021: 144,944 miles, lower than 144,994 miles on 13 Jan 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,054 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,342 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,058 miles
- 2025 – 152,632 miles
- 2024 – 151,273 miles
- 2023 – 149,906 miles
- 2022 – 147,874 miles
- 2021 – 144,944 miles
- 2019 – 139,817 miles
- 2018 – 133,467 miles
- 2017 – 124,443 miles
- 2015 – 112,010 miles
- 2014 – 97,759 miles
- 2013 – 74,873 miles
- 2012 – 52,297 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,058 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's worn/lipped/corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front fog lamps flash on engine start up.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,058 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 155,058 miles
- Test number
- 727986932294
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,054 miles (+2,422)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,054 miles
- Test number
- 694033920723
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,632 miles (+1,359)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 152,632 miles
- Test number
- 212678126113
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,273 miles (+1,367)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 151,273 miles
- Test number
- 651150871138
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass149,906 miles (+2,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 149,906 miles
- Test number
- 471870617896
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust knocking on centre crossmember
Pass147,874 miles (+2,930)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 147,874 miles
- Test number
- 284920924464
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's very worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on and o/s front pumped up before test
Pass144,944 miles (-50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 144,944 miles
- Test number
- 602434621833
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Fail144,994 miles (+5,177)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,994 miles
- Test number
- 736083066041
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed o/s rear cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged but no sharp edges
Pass139,817 miles (+6,350)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,817 miles
- Test number
- 464148535644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,467 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 133,467 miles
- Test number
- 128521868106
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps flash on engine start up.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail133,430 miles (+8,987)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,430 miles
- Test number
- 900213703591
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper/hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps flash on engine start up.
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 124,443 miles
- Test number
- 235248695327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,443 miles (+12,433)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,443 miles
- Test number
- 558652921690
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass112,010 miles (+14,251)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 112,010 miles
- Test number
- 191360245779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,759 miles (+22,886)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 97,759 miles
- Test number
- 927676484250
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,873 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 74,873 miles
- Test number
- 208384853319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,873 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,873 miles
- Test number
- 448965873240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,872 miles (+21,575)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,872 miles
- Test number
- 118190173278
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres damaged on side walls
- NoteO/s/r tyre side wall damaged
Pass52,297 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 52,297 miles
- Test number
- 896717942238
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LR59 WTJ
- Does LR59 WTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 WTJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 WTJ?
- The MOT on LR59 WTJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 WTJ done?
- LR59 WTJ was recorded at 155,058 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 7,342 miles a year.
- Has LR59 WTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 WTJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR59 WTJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR59 WTJ find?
- LR59 WTJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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