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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

LS59 BCVMOT history

LS59 BCV is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LS59 BCV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,148 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BCV was last recorded at 72,148 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 2,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,877 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,271 miles
Average per year
3,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,148 miles
  • 2024 – 69,877 miles
  • 2023 – 69,019 miles
  • 2022 – 66,823 miles
  • 2021 – 64,838 miles
  • 2020 – 61,920 miles
  • 2018 – 58,197 miles
  • 2017 – 55,263 miles
  • 2016 – 49,602 miles
  • 2015 – 39,289 miles
  • 2013 – 26,947 miles
  • 2012 – 21,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,148 miles (+2,271)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,148 miles
    Test number
    645493001701
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,877 miles (+858)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    814760158758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls worn/run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator leds short circuit/ flickering occasionally
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (225/50ZR17) run flat (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass69,019 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    505895417068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,823 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,823 miles
    Test number
    783174530925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,838 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    302372628272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,822 miles (+2,902)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,822 miles
    Test number
    720314289033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass61,920 miles (+3,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    430961955381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,197 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    689569794755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    306470747095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,263 miles (+5,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,263 miles
    Test number
    204924166695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  11. Pass49,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    672524286532
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r
  12. Fail49,602 miles (+10,313)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    372253071264
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n/s/r
    • AdvisorySlight cuts to o/s/f tyre tread
  13. Pass39,289 miles (+12,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    39,289 miles
    Test number
    757030615039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,947 miles (+5,483)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,947 miles
    Test number
    339721563247
    • NoteEmissions past
    • NoteVarious cuts in both front tyres
    • NoteVarious cuts in near side rear tyre
  15. Pass21,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,464 miles
    Test number
    966427992233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BCV

Does LS59 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BCV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BCV?
The MOT on LS59 BCV is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 BCV done?
LS59 BCV was recorded at 72,148 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 3,863 miles a year.
Has LS59 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BCV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 BCV 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 BCV find?
LS59 BCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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