
BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
LR59 YWVMOT history
LR59 YWV is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 183,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 183,632 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 YWV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR59 YWV was last recorded at 183,632 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 3,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,097 miles · 30 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,535 miles
- Average per year
- 8,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,632 miles
- 2024 – 180,097 miles
- 2023 – 168,053 miles
- 2022 – 162,665 miles
- 2021 – 145,149 miles
- 2020 – 138,900 miles
- 2019 – 135,498 miles
- 2018 – 129,275 miles
- 2017 – 125,139 miles
- 2016 – 117,306 miles
- 2015 – 108,007 miles
- 2013 – 95,402 miles
- 2012 – 69,943 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,632 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 183,632 miles
- Test number
- 166449654319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass180,097 miles (+12,044)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 180,097 miles
- Test number
- 205876222561
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,053 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 168,053 miles
- Test number
- 393258615853
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail168,039 miles (+5,374)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,039 miles
- Test number
- 190430845008
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,665 miles (+17,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 162,665 miles
- Test number
- 588126566177
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 145,149 miles
- Test number
- 974107842093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,145 miles (+6,245)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,145 miles
- Test number
- 732465063491
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,900 miles (+3,402)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 138,900 miles
- Test number
- 125692299032
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted
Pass135,498 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,498 miles
- Test number
- 940900534657
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,485 miles (+6,210)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,485 miles
- Test number
- 297632569120
- 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,275 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,275 miles
- Test number
- 319607536420
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail129,264 miles (+4,125)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,264 miles
- Test number
- 309039026525
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass125,139 miles (+7,833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 125,139 miles
- Test number
- 771631679737
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass117,306 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 117,306 miles
- Test number
- 410640205024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail117,229 miles (+9,222)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,229 miles
- Test number
- 278799400495
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,007 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 108,007 miles
- Test number
- 218975825195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail107,951 miles (+12,549)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,951 miles
- Test number
- 257121825191
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass95,402 miles (+25,459)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 95,402 miles
- Test number
- 306214073235
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteFront inner brake pads 5mm
- NoteRear inner brake pads 4mm
Pass69,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,943 miles
- Test number
- 126369472215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR59 YWV
- Does LR59 YWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 YWV is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 YWV?
- The MOT on LR59 YWV is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR59 YWV done?
- LR59 YWV was recorded at 183,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 8,660 miles a year.
- Has LR59 YWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 YWV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR59 YWV 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 YWV find?
- LR59 YWV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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