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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 EKXMOT history

LS59 EKX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 141,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
141,079 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EKX
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
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EKX was last recorded at 141,079 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,146 miles · 20 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
5,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,079 miles
  • 2022 – 136,146 miles
  • 2021 – 132,326 miles
  • 2020 – 129,877 miles
  • 2019 – 125,562 miles
  • 2018 – 120,404 miles
  • 2017 – 113,678 miles
  • 2016 – 107,354 miles
  • 2015 – 100,871 miles
  • 2014 – 93,534 miles
  • 2013 – 87,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,079 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,079 miles
    Test number
    993082032156
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  2. Pass136,146 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,146 miles
    Test number
    914501022286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,326 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    890963661044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,877 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,877 miles
    Test number
    648766933363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,562 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    205586150848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail125,291 miles (+4,887)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,291 miles
    Test number
    463491242379
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust fumes coming in through heater vents. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass120,404 miles (+6,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,404 miles
    Test number
    599113548896
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges.
  8. Pass113,678 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    920686774261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,354 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    806119395859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,871 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    526071635050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,534 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,534 miles
    Test number
    138182034479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,866 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    447515433055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LS59 EKX

Does LS59 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 EKX expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EKX?
The MOT on LS59 EKX expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 EKX done?
LS59 EKX was recorded at 141,079 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 5,309 miles a year.
Has LS59 EKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EKX has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 EKX 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 EKX find?
LS59 EKX passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: front bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated.

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