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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 EFHMOT history

LS09 EFH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

LS09 EFH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2025
Mileage
172,813 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 EFH
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
22 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 EFH was last recorded at 172,813 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 8,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,323 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,490 miles
Average per year
9,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,813 miles
  • 2023 – 164,323 miles
  • 2022 – 156,596 miles
  • 2021 – 150,631 miles
  • 2020 – 144,570 miles
  • 2019 – 129,920 miles
  • 2018 – 122,183 miles
  • 2017 – 121,400 miles
  • 2016 – 107,606 miles
  • 2015 – 103,918 miles
  • 2014 – 93,471 miles
  • 2013 – 79,134 miles
  • 2012 – 60,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,813 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDPF message on dash but EML is not on advise repair
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
  • AdvisoryOil and brake fluid services overdue

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front bumper sticking out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Air box rattling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service, inspection and brake fluid change overdue

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,813 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    172,813 miles
    Test number
    272335106119
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF message on dash but EML is not on advise repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryOil and brake fluid services overdue

  2. Fail172,813 miles (+8,490)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,813 miles
    Test number
    277517295502
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDPF message on dash but EML is not on advise repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch seized
    • AdvisoryOil and brake fluid services overdue

  3. Pass164,323 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,323 miles
    Test number
    782342838162
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper sticking out
    • AdvisoryAir box rattling
    • AdvisoryService, inspection and brake fluid change overdue

  4. Fail164,323 miles (+7,727)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,323 miles
    Test number
    743655505534
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper sticking out
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir box rattling
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just passed
    • AdvisoryService, inspection and brake fluid change overdue

  5. Pass156,596 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,596 miles
    Test number
    164283134473
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,596 miles (+5,965)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,596 miles
    Test number
    900303382590
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTailgate rear glass not latching

  7. Pass150,631 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,631 miles
    Test number
    102013615258
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,631 miles (+6,061)3 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,631 miles
    Test number
    788391550473
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached grill (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (l))

  9. Pass144,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,570 miles
    Test number
    292545627415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and small cuts inner side wall possibly due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and small cuts inner side wall possibly due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray broken and part missing

  10. Fail144,570 miles (+14,650)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,570 miles
    Test number
    461726973779
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and small cuts inner side wall possibly due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and small cuts inner side wall possibly due to under inflation (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray broken and part missing

  11. Pass129,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    656553035554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail129,920 miles (+7,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    426647460700
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass122,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    351287741914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,183 miles (+783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    482173727739
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass121,400 miles (+13,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    885130446412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass107,606 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    853160592162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,581 miles (+3,663)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,581 miles
    Test number
    262019592774
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass103,918 miles (+10,447)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,918 miles
    Test number
    988022115215
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass93,471 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    348056604422
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F fog light inop
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail93,471 miles (+14,337)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,471 miles
    Test number
    835065504277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F fog light inop
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass79,134 miles (+19,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    987306463110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    775411922147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,100 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    197861922191
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS09 EFH

Does LS09 EFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 EFH expired on 27 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 EFH?
The MOT on LS09 EFH expired on 27 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 EFH done?
LS09 EFH was recorded at 172,813 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 9,605 miles a year.
Has LS09 EFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 EFH has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 EFH 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 LS09 EFH find?
LS09 EFH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level; dpf message on dash but eml is not on advise repair, and 5 more.

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