BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 CDEMOT history
LS59 CDE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 125,719 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 CDE
- 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
- 7 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 CDE was last recorded at 125,719 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Jan 2014: 132,441 miles, lower than 150,535 miles on 19 Aug 2013.
- 30 Sept 2014: 68,425 miles, lower than 132,441 miles on 9 Jan 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,672 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,719 miles
- 2024 – 125,672 miles
- 2023 – 121,355 miles
- 2022 – 118,260 miles
- 2021 – 113,296 miles
- 2020 – 109,650 miles
- 2019 – 101,117 miles
- 2017 – 99,346 miles
- 2016 – 89,242 miles
- 2015 – 79,381 miles
- 2014 – 68,425 miles
- 2013 – 150,535 miles
- 2012 – 119,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,719 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,719 miles (+47)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 125,719 miles
- Test number
- 159563814648
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,672 miles (+4,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 125,672 miles
- Test number
- 701610278840
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,355 miles
- Test number
- 135954536269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,353 miles (+3,093)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,353 miles
- Test number
- 318529908285
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Pass118,260 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 118,260 miles
- Test number
- 560544437947
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail118,257 miles (+4,961)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,257 miles
- Test number
- 430231567791
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass113,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,296 miles
- Test number
- 873606867443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,296 miles (+3,646)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,296 miles
- Test number
- 978348414785
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryModerate power steering fluid leak
Pass109,650 miles (+8,533)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,650 miles
- Test number
- 371173368296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,117 miles (+1,771)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 101,117 miles
- Test number
- 446077915151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,346 miles (+10,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,346 miles
- Test number
- 760815047101
- AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
- AdvisoryVehicle handbrake only just passed required efficiency
Pass89,242 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,242 miles
- Test number
- 665160035778
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,381 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,381 miles
- Test number
- 252229679598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,381 miles (+10,956)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,381 miles
- Test number
- 375972750629
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass68,425 miles (-64,016)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 68,425 miles
- Test number
- 256723774243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,441 miles (-18,094)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 132,441 miles
- Test number
- 175989504464
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass150,535 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 150,535 miles
- Test number
- 395081933456
- NoteSmall crack in windscreen outside zone A
Fail150,535 miles (+27,343)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,535 miles
- Test number
- 797271733291
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass123,192 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 123,192 miles
- Test number
- 419172333058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,743 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,743 miles
- Test number
- 746381372256
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LS59 CDE
- Does LS59 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 CDE is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 CDE?
- The MOT on LS59 CDE is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 CDE done?
- LS59 CDE was recorded at 125,719 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 431 miles a year.
- Has LS59 CDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 CDE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS59 CDE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS59 CDE find?
- LS59 CDE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; oil leak, but not excessive.
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