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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 OYXMOT history

LS09 OYX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LS09 OYX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
211,415 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 OYX
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
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 OYX was last recorded at 211,415 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,140 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,275 miles
Average per year
9,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,415 miles
  • 2024 – 206,140 miles
  • 2023 – 200,216 miles
  • 2022 – 194,918 miles
  • 2021 – 188,414 miles
  • 2020 – 182,637 miles
  • 2019 – 175,495 miles
  • 2018 – 166,653 miles
  • 2017 – 156,897 miles
  • 2016 – 146,247 miles
  • 2015 – 135,762 miles
  • 2014 – 123,044 miles
  • 2013 – 108,378 miles
  • 2012 – 85,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,415 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,415 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    211,415 miles
    Test number
    285098807377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass206,140 miles (+5,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    206,140 miles
    Test number
    370860943435
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass200,216 miles (+5,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    200,216 miles
    Test number
    540604861950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass194,918 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,918 miles
    Test number
    889859619861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail194,871 miles (+6,457)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,871 miles
    Test number
    221550882599
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass188,414 miles (+5,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,414 miles
    Test number
    302946791416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass182,637 miles (+7,142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,637 miles
    Test number
    908310072963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,495 miles (+8,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,495 miles
    Test number
    858226351695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass166,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    166,653 miles
    Test number
    539444907690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,653 miles (+9,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,653 miles
    Test number
    605746633730
    • 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)
  11. Pass156,897 miles (+10,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,897 miles
    Test number
    366251110203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,247 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,247 miles
    Test number
    670257205060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  13. Fail146,085 miles (+10,323)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,085 miles
    Test number
    277213014621
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  14. Pass135,762 miles (+12,718)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,762 miles
    Test number
    576028915120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNot enough smoke to register on emissions test
  15. Pass123,044 miles (+14,666)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,044 miles
    Test number
    719513314152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to read
  16. Pass108,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    888920483031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Fail108,378 miles (+22,774)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,378 miles
    Test number
    189470483091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass85,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    236493892031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 OYX

Does LS09 OYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 OYX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 OYX?
The MOT on LS09 OYX is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 OYX done?
LS09 OYX was recorded at 211,415 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
Has LS09 OYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 OYX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 OYX 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 OYX find?
LS09 OYX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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