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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 BKXMOT history

LS59 BKX is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LS59 BKX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,106 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 BKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 BKX was last recorded at 142,106 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 7,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,259 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,847 miles
Average per year
8,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,106 miles
  • 2025 – 134,259 miles
  • 2024 – 127,042 miles
  • 2023 – 121,453 miles
  • 2022 – 114,800 miles
  • 2021 – 106,268 miles
  • 2019 – 94,276 miles
  • 2018 – 84,082 miles
  • 2017 – 69,614 miles
  • 2016 – 59,091 miles
  • 2014 – 46,586 miles
  • 2013 – 34,686 miles
  • 2012 – 22,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,106 miles (+7,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,106 miles
    Test number
    401157612371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,259 miles (+7,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    197537985121
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    792504763234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,042 miles (+5,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    578845474457
    • 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))

  5. Pass121,453 miles (+6,653)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,453 miles
    Test number
    602542326657
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,800 miles (+8,532)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,800 miles
    Test number
    792456943834
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,268 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    583727219334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail106,268 miles (+11,992)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    654790768378
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,276 miles (+10,194)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    607123198933
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass84,082 miles (+14,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,082 miles
    Test number
    620121026794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    427302470405
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre has cuts on outer wall but no ply/cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail69,614 miles (+10,523)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    239519320819
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre has cuts on outer wall but no ply/cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,091 miles (+12,505)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    932186522862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,586 miles (+11,900)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    145654854330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    258975463335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,686 miles (+10,910)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,686 miles
    Test number
    985775963357
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass23,776 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,776 miles
    Test number
    747406013040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,517 miles
    Test number
    495247182297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 BKX

Does LS59 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 BKX is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 BKX?
The MOT on LS59 BKX is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 BKX done?
LS59 BKX was recorded at 142,106 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 8,720 miles a year.
Has LS59 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 BKX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 BKX 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 BKX find?
LS59 BKX passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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