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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 ANVMOT history

LS59 ANV is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

LS59 ANV 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,720 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ANV
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
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ANV was last recorded at 160,720 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,117 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,603 miles
Average per year
6,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,720 miles
  • 2025 – 152,117 miles
  • 2024 – 138,844 miles
  • 2023 – 120,594 miles
  • 2021 – 116,485 miles
  • 2020 – 112,981 miles
  • 2019 – 108,118 miles
  • 2018 – 99,562 miles
  • 2017 – 93,109 miles
  • 2016 – 89,458 miles
  • 2015 – 86,084 miles
  • 2014 – 82,453 miles
  • 2013 – 78,521 miles
  • 2012 – 71,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,720 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,720 miles (+8,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,720 miles
    Test number
    512305438898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass152,117 miles (+13,273)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,117 miles
    Test number
    497628127345
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged been modified (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,844 miles (+18,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,844 miles
    Test number
    990658531415
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,594 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,594 miles
    Test number
    334950502249
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,485 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,485 miles
    Test number
    164088736300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail116,439 miles (+3,458)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,439 miles
    Test number
    935575796774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass112,981 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,981 miles
    Test number
    330318608721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,118 miles (+8,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    469785307885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass99,562 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,562 miles
    Test number
    706446302749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,270 miles (+6,161)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,270 miles
    Test number
    742748416171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17W RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,109 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,109 miles
    Test number
    597030761628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,458 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    928599585954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    392207564112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  14. Fail86,072 miles (+3,619)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    195076479134
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  15. Pass82,453 miles (+3,932)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    337920104379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass78,521 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    665435413360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,506 miles (+6,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    707723813349
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass71,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    799946482262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,586 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    545726682289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS59 ANV

Does LS59 ANV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ANV is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ANV?
The MOT on LS59 ANV is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 ANV done?
LS59 ANV was recorded at 160,720 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,731 miles a year.
Has LS59 ANV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ANV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 ANV 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 LS59 ANV find?
LS59 ANV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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