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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 HCAMOT history

LS09 HCA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LS09 HCA blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,282 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HCA
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
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HCA was last recorded at 160,282 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 25,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Apr 2014: 3,778 miles, lower than 37,513 miles on 10 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,942 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
25,340 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,282 miles
  • 2025 – 134,942 miles
  • 2024 – 124,638 miles
  • 2023 – 119,907 miles
  • 2022 – 111,434 miles
  • 2021 – 104,881 miles
  • 2020 – 101,614 miles
  • 2019 – 92,093 miles
  • 2018 – 81,076 miles
  • 2017 – 66,410 miles
  • 2016 – 57,936 miles
  • 2015 – 48,248 miles
  • 2014 – 37,785 miles
  • 2013 – 33,344 miles
  • 2012 – 28,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,282 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,282 miles (+25,340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,282 miles
    Test number
    394172387930
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass134,942 miles (+10,304)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    864289341155
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,638 miles (+4,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,638 miles
    Test number
    917051658532
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,907 miles (+142)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,907 miles
    Test number
    662431503109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail119,765 miles (+8,331)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    144452001715
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,434 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    685235767298
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,434 miles (+6,553)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    295567013598
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass104,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    882217605188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,881 miles (+3,267)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    695482165552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,614 miles (+9,521)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    301158056735
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,093 miles (+11,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    137975041012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 93Y Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,076 miles (+14,666)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,076 miles
    Test number
    136462214351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

  13. Pass66,410 miles (+8,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    436729278253
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

  14. Pass57,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    656401829104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,936 miles (+9,688)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    413284441315
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,248 miles (+10,463)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,248 miles
    Test number
    219866915447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    127407704105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,778 miles (-33,735)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    3,778 miles
    Test number
    258877304433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,513 miles (+4,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    189640104173
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,344 miles (+4,398)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    246649903140
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass28,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    879104422184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 HCA

Does LS09 HCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HCA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HCA?
The MOT on LS09 HCA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 HCA done?
LS09 HCA was recorded at 160,282 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has LS09 HCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HCA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 HCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 HCA find?
LS09 HCA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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