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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LR59 YNVMOT history

LR59 YNV is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 9 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
124,315 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 YNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 YNV was last recorded at 124,315 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,567 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,748 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,315 miles
  • 2022 – 121,567 miles
  • 2021 – 117,553 miles
  • 2020 – 113,307 miles
  • 2019 – 107,978 miles
  • 2018 – 102,041 miles
  • 2017 – 97,140 miles
  • 2016 – 92,494 miles
  • 2015 – 87,255 miles
  • 2014 – 83,308 miles
  • 2013 – 78,816 miles
  • 2012 – 59,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,315 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,315 miles (+2,748)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    124,315 miles
    Test number
    639747850854
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,567 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    233262049665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,545 miles (+3,992)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,545 miles
    Test number
    892363816297
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass117,553 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    437115912030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    804319355309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,307 miles (+5,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    290547938164
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass107,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    358311694310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,978 miles (+5,937)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,978 miles
    Test number
    878051312713
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,041 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,041 miles
    Test number
    177012424510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,140 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    362050024068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,494 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,494 miles
    Test number
    825902025340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,255 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    378791665404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,308 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,308 miles
    Test number
    148580274241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail83,020 miles (+4,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    656443764272
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass78,816 miles (+18,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    318216953462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass59,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    758728762253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 YNV

Does LR59 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YNV is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 YNV?
The MOT on LR59 YNV is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 YNV done?
LR59 YNV was recorded at 124,315 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has LR59 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 YNV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 YNV 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 YNV find?
LR59 YNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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