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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 EKPMOT history

LS59 EKP is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
129,232 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EKP was last recorded at 129,232 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,911 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
6,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,232 miles
  • 2025 – 128,911 miles
  • 2024 – 128,073 miles
  • 2023 – 127,174 miles
  • 2022 – 124,206 miles
  • 2021 – 117,382 miles
  • 2020 – 112,939 miles
  • 2019 – 107,059 miles
  • 2018 – 100,700 miles
  • 2017 – 94,044 miles
  • 2016 – 84,920 miles
  • 2015 – 77,005 miles
  • 2014 – 67,229 miles
  • 2013 – 52,370 miles
  • 2012 – 39,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,232 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,232 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    129,232 miles
    Test number
    215842334767
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,911 miles (+838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,911 miles
    Test number
    846256117149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass128,073 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,073 miles
    Test number
    652243030072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass127,174 miles (+2,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,174 miles
    Test number
    421992793288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass124,206 miles (+6,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,206 miles
    Test number
    381338748094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass117,382 miles (+4,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,382 miles
    Test number
    359568275783
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass112,939 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,939 miles
    Test number
    462215822943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,059 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,059 miles
    Test number
    935166410980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,700 miles (+6,656)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    532747178826
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass94,044 miles (+9,124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    898796453964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,920 miles (+7,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,920 miles
    Test number
    516661528781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass77,005 miles (+9,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    759495928693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass67,229 miles (+14,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,229 miles
    Test number
    965554774240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass52,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    458875153273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,370 miles (+13,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    675525453204
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass39,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    389004452456
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS59 EKP

Does LS59 EKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EKP is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EKP?
The MOT on LS59 EKP is valid until 2 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 EKP done?
LS59 EKP was recorded at 129,232 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
Has LS59 EKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EKP has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on LS59 EKP 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 EKP find?
LS59 EKP passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded; brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear; coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded.

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