BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 DFVMOT history
LS59 DFV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 212,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 212,565 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 DFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 19 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 DFV was last recorded at 212,565 miles on 12 Oct 2024, 16,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 196,497 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 16,068 miles
- Average per year
- 10,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 212,565 miles
- 2023 – 196,497 miles
- 2022 – 190,374 miles
- 2021 – 182,534 miles
- 2020 – 175,713 miles
- 2019 – 168,022 miles
- 2018 – 160,607 miles
- 2017 – 149,948 miles
- 2016 – 138,385 miles
- 2015 – 124,867 miles
- 2014 – 112,955 miles
- 2012 – 89,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,565 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,565 miles (+16,068)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 212,565 miles
- Test number
- 300463637206
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass196,497 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 196,497 miles
- Test number
- 317130887561
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail196,497 miles (+6,123)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,497 miles
- Test number
- 215504281033
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass190,374 miles (+7,840)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 190,374 miles
- Test number
- 326877780363
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front (4.1.4 (b))
Pass182,534 miles (+6,821)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 182,534 miles
- Test number
- 702383004861
- MinorNearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass175,713 miles (+7,691)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 175,713 miles
- Test number
- 158537385733
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Pass168,022 miles (+7,415)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 168,022 miles
- Test number
- 502455396870
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFull undercovers fitted and engine cover
Pass160,607 miles (+10,659)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 160,607 miles
- Test number
- 392234943232
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions reading low analyser unable to pick up
- AdvisoryFull under covers fitted and engine cover
Pass149,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 149,948 miles
- Test number
- 239203347977
- AdvisoryEmissions reading low(clean) analyzer unable to pick up
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tires wearing on edges
Fail149,939 miles (+11,554)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,939 miles
- Test number
- 729822390136
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryEmissions reading low(clean) analyzer unable to pick up
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tires wearing on edges
Pass138,385 miles (+13,518)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 138,385 miles
- Test number
- 592508502244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,867 miles (+11,912)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,867 miles
- Test number
- 661410267788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,955 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 112,955 miles
- Test number
- 157784484280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,955 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,955 miles
- Test number
- 549784184299
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass162,296 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 162,296 km
- Test number
- 408811493279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,667 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 89,667 miles
- Test number
- 816976472268
- NoteO/s/f tyre bald on edge
Questions about LS59 DFV
- Does LS59 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS59 DFV expired on 20 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 DFV?
- The MOT on LS59 DFV expired on 20 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS59 DFV done?
- LS59 DFV was recorded at 212,565 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2024, an average of 10,218 miles a year.
- Has LS59 DFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 DFV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS59 DFV 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 DFV find?
- LS59 DFV passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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