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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 EKTMOT history

LS59 EKT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 292,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LS59 EKT black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
292,349 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EKT
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
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EKT was last recorded at 292,349 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 9,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
282,449 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,900 miles
Average per year
18,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 292,349 miles
  • 2023 – 282,449 miles
  • 2022 – 269,276 miles
  • 2021 – 259,008 miles
  • 2017 – 127,221 miles
  • 2016 – 120,148 miles
  • 2014 – 110,252 miles
  • 2013 – 106,978 miles
  • 2012 – 79,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    292,349 miles
    Test number
    169289067615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail292,349 miles (+9,900)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,349 miles
    Test number
    127841275650
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass282,449 miles (+13,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    282,449 miles
    Test number
    353697170133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass269,276 miles (+10,268)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    269,276 miles
    Test number
    850694371030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass259,008 miles (+131,787)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    259,008 miles
    Test number
    129855384315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    827852791171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail127,221 miles (+7,073)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    358182877607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass120,148 miles (+9,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,148 miles
    Test number
    539726114578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass110,252 miles (+3,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    496911834308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass106,978 miles (+27,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,978 miles
    Test number
    395744593401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,305 miles
    Test number
    357954562246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 EKT

Does LS59 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 EKT expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EKT?
The MOT on LS59 EKT expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 EKT done?
LS59 EKT was recorded at 292,349 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 18,823 miles a year.
Has LS59 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EKT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 EKT 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 EKT find?
LS59 EKT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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