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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 FEJMOT history

LS09 FEJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

LS09 FEJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
170,241 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 FEJ
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
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 FEJ was last recorded at 170,241 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 29,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,245 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
29,996 miles
Average per year
8,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,241 miles
  • 2024 – 140,245 miles
  • 2023 – 127,124 miles
  • 2022 – 118,260 miles
  • 2020 – 114,016 miles
  • 2019 – 110,435 miles
  • 2018 – 104,621 miles
  • 2017 – 98,361 miles
  • 2016 – 93,102 miles
  • 2015 – 85,562 miles
  • 2014 – 81,180 miles
  • 2013 – 74,017 miles
  • 2012 – 69,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,241 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,241 miles (+29,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,241 miles
    Test number
    422052098798
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,245 miles (+13,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,245 miles
    Test number
    462206845005
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass127,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,124 miles
    Test number
    109717108347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail127,124 miles (+8,864)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,124 miles
    Test number
    216379199522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass118,260 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,260 miles
    Test number
    269429309273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    917128134260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,016 miles (+3,581)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    414495908864
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass110,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    630899333864
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail110,435 miles (+5,814)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,435 miles
    Test number
    368910993602
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass104,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    773114480427
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,621 miles (+6,260)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,621 miles
    Test number
    396393269110
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass98,361 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    104118876378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre side wall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

  13. Fail98,361 miles (+5,259)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    452368635617
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) not working both sides rear (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer tyre side wall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn to tread wear indicators
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

  14. Pass93,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    988012779867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,102 miles (+7,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,102 miles
    Test number
    162421639129
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass85,562 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    655594752024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,180 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    426507404376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,017 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    635082223319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,054 miles (+12,012)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,054 miles
    Test number
    715477022315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,042 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,042 miles
    Test number
    297652602467
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near limit.

Questions about LS09 FEJ

Does LS09 FEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 FEJ expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 FEJ?
The MOT on LS09 FEJ expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 FEJ done?
LS09 FEJ was recorded at 170,241 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 8,548 miles a year.
Has LS09 FEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 FEJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 FEJ 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 FEJ find?
LS09 FEJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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