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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 HCCMOT history

LS09 HCC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

LS09 HCC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
210,108 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 HCC
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
30 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 HCC was last recorded at 210,108 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 10,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2020: 172,183 miles, lower than 178,178 miles on 2 Jul 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
200,090 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,018 miles
Average per year
10,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,108 miles
  • 2025 – 200,090 miles
  • 2024 – 196,055 miles
  • 2023 – 187,786 miles
  • 2022 – 181,921 miles
  • 2021 – 174,320 miles
  • 2020 – 172,183 miles
  • 2019 – 165,276 miles
  • 2018 – 152,713 miles
  • 2017 – 140,583 miles
  • 2016 – 125,837 miles
  • 2015 – 112,231 miles
  • 2014 – 100,354 miles
  • 2013 – 86,307 miles
  • 2012 – 61,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Auxiliary belt perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit 0.53

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,108 miles (+10,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    210,108 miles
    Test number
    689877930089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass200,090 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    200,090 miles
    Test number
    234944088329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass196,055 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    196,055 miles
    Test number
    779697070301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass187,786 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,786 miles
    Test number
    513499280489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,921 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    181,921 miles
    Test number
    643275187834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail181,398 miles (+7,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,398 miles
    Test number
    622938047744
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass174,320 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,320 miles
    Test number
    251179518379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail174,215 miles (+2,032)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,215 miles
    Test number
    791981557569
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass172,183 miles (-5,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,183 miles
    Test number
    618910771732
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever ratchet worn

  10. Fail178,178 miles (+12,902)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,178 miles
    Test number
    990855691631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is also deformed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass165,276 miles (+12,563)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    611387256188
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary rubber showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass152,713 miles (+699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    152,713 miles
    Test number
    158969419282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished

  13. Fail152,014 miles (+11,431)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    856211421169
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished

  14. Pass140,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    492672434081
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished

  15. Fail140,583 miles (+14,746)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    521763476739
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass125,837 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    456376761986
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smeary

  17. Fail125,796 miles (+13,565)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    131927332261
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smeary

  18. Pass112,231 miles (+11,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,231 miles
    Test number
    438719785143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,354 miles (+14,047)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,354 miles
    Test number
    127740604298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass86,307 miles (+24,379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    216504753449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    685143062139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,928 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    709233162195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS09 HCC

Does LS09 HCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 HCC is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 HCC?
The MOT on LS09 HCC is valid until 20 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 HCC done?
LS09 HCC was recorded at 210,108 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 10,530 miles a year.
Has LS09 HCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 HCC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 HCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 HCC find?
LS09 HCC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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