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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS09 WOUMOT history

LS09 WOU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

LS09 WOU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,086 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 WOU
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
5 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 WOU was last recorded at 179,086 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 8,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,811 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,275 miles
Average per year
10,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,086 miles
  • 2025 – 170,811 miles
  • 2024 – 163,129 miles
  • 2023 – 155,994 miles
  • 2022 – 152,184 miles
  • 2021 – 149,844 miles
  • 2020 – 146,298 miles
  • 2019 – 139,167 miles
  • 2018 – 126,767 miles
  • 2017 – 109,482 miles
  • 2016 – 94,353 miles
  • 2015 – 79,233 miles
  • 2014 – 66,251 miles
  • 2013 – 47,425 miles
  • 2012 – 29,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,086 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,086 miles (+8,275)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,086 miles
    Test number
    116593295726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,811 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    128596598359
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps fitted incorrectly

  3. Fail170,811 miles (+7,682)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,811 miles
    Test number
    867181954478
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps fitted incorrectly

  4. Pass163,129 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,129 miles
    Test number
    206838074280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,994 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,994 miles
    Test number
    884801095159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,184 miles
    Test number
    173918608096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,184 miles (+2,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,184 miles
    Test number
    270655985922
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass149,844 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,844 miles
    Test number
    390295327510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,298 miles (+7,131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    146,298 miles
    Test number
    624201736665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,167 miles (+12,400)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    132062893370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,767 miles (+17,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,767 miles
    Test number
    166325947407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,482 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    192420001092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,410 miles (+15,057)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    830583143692
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass94,353 miles (+15,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    132838182545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass79,233 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    256234055057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,251 miles (+18,826)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    969934164018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,425 miles (+17,459)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    148362153430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,966 miles
    Test number
    636008052060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 WOU

Does LS09 WOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 WOU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 WOU?
The MOT on LS09 WOU is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 WOU done?
LS09 WOU was recorded at 179,086 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 10,648 miles a year.
Has LS09 WOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 WOU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 WOU 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 WOU find?
LS09 WOU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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