BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 AZOMOT history
LS59 AZO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,406 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,406 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,474 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 AZO
- 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
- 8 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 AZO was last recorded at 163,406 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,606 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,800 miles
- Average per year
- 7,474 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,406 miles
- 2025 – 156,606 miles
- 2024 – 149,855 miles
- 2023 – 143,042 miles
- 2022 – 136,938 miles
- 2021 – 134,812 miles
- 2020 – 132,841 miles
- 2019 – 129,902 miles
- 2018 – 124,359 miles
- 2017 – 115,456 miles
- 2016 – 107,157 miles
- 2015 – 101,372 miles
- 2014 – 92,603 miles
- 2013 – 82,328 miles
- 2012 – 61,803 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,406 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,406 miles (+6,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,406 miles
- Test number
- 147486967336
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass156,606 miles (+6,751)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,606 miles
- Test number
- 557379966287
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 149,855 miles
- Test number
- 991878213589
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail149,855 miles (+6,813)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,855 miles
- Test number
- 905275740281
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass143,042 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 143,042 miles
- Test number
- 636439346789
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,938 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 136,938 miles
- Test number
- 450097235669
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Fail136,938 miles (+2,126)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,938 miles
- Test number
- 717400970937
- MajorSeat belt buckle missing ALL REAR SEATS UNABLE TO FOLD UP (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass134,812 miles (+1,971)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,812 miles
- Test number
- 963111038077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass132,841 miles (+2,939)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 132,841 miles
- Test number
- 683767993000
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,902 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,902 miles
- Test number
- 185358461917
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (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))
Fail129,902 miles (+5,543)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,902 miles
- Test number
- 436211806395
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass124,359 miles (+8,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 124,359 miles
- Test number
- 555365917475
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp has LED'S not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass115,456 miles (+8,299)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 115,456 miles
- Test number
- 940401970882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,157 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 107,157 miles
- Test number
- 266670604315
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Fail107,157 miles (+5,785)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,157 miles
- Test number
- 935089155975
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,372 miles (+8,769)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 101,372 miles
- Test number
- 199996035007
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn/bald on inner edge
Pass92,603 miles (+10,275)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 92,603 miles
- Test number
- 225412524362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,328 miles4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,328 miles
- Test number
- 498800733343
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,328 miles (+3,608)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,328 miles
- Test number
- 689480233320
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,720 miles (+16,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,720 miles
- Test number
- 396066353256
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,803 miles (+4,538)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 61,803 miles
- Test number
- 248112382249
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 57,265 miles
- Test number
- 378169402295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 AZO
- Does LS59 AZO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 AZO is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 AZO?
- The MOT on LS59 AZO is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 AZO done?
- LS59 AZO was recorded at 163,406 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
- Has LS59 AZO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 AZO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS59 AZO 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 AZO find?
- LS59 AZO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.
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