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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 FEXMOT history

LS59 FEX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 175,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2022.

LS59 FEX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
175,349 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 FEX
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
8 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 FEX was last recorded at 175,349 miles on 12 Aug 2022, 24,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,894 miles · 18 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
24,455 miles
Average per year
9,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,349 miles
  • 2021 – 150,894 miles
  • 2020 – 128,657 miles
  • 2019 – 126,338 miles
  • 2018 – 121,529 miles
  • 2017 – 115,043 miles
  • 2016 – 109,504 miles
  • 2015 – 101,181 miles
  • 2014 – 92,484 miles
  • 2013 – 83,747 miles
  • 2012 – 79,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,349 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge THIS TYRE IS ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE.SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • SOME RUST ON BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE DISCS SURFACES.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.CRACK ON FRONT SCREEN.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,349 miles (+24,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,349 miles
    Test number
    843556708545
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass150,894 miles (+22,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,894 miles
    Test number
    339771432993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass128,657 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,657 miles
    Test number
    670033760679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,338 miles
    Test number
    780467015862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,338 miles (+4,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,338 miles
    Test number
    565144264137
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass121,529 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,529 miles
    Test number
    146470157670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge THIS TYRE IS ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE.SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySOME RUST ON BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE DISCS SURFACES.

  7. Fail121,510 miles (+6,467)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    461461268150
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge THIS TYRE IS ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE.SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySOME RUST ON BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE DISCS SURFACES.

  8. Pass115,043 miles (+5,539)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    824010002445
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is a run flat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass109,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    939468825572
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.CRACK ON FRONT SCREEN.
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO INSPECT ALL FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY A SPLASH TRAY.

  10. Fail109,504 miles (+8,323)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    840245807022
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES.
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.CRACK ON FRONT SCREEN.
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO INSPECT ALL FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY A SPLASH TRAY.

  11. Pass101,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,181 miles
    Test number
    610721591972
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PART WORN TYRES.
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.CRACK ON FRONT SCREEN.

  12. Fail101,171 miles (+8,687)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,171 miles
    Test number
    971095777370
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.

  13. Pass92,484 miles (+8,737)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    719642264265
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,747 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,747 miles
    Test number
    925113963218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,886 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,886 miles
    Test number
    227168992251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass79,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,652 miles
    Test number
    857506832297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 FEX

Does LS59 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 FEX expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 FEX?
The MOT on LS59 FEX expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 FEX done?
LS59 FEX was recorded at 175,349 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2022, an average of 9,600 miles a year.
Has LS59 FEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 FEX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 FEX 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 FEX find?
LS59 FEX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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