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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 GUAMOT history

LS59 GUA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LS59 GUA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
206,958 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 GUA
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
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 GUA was last recorded at 206,958 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 16,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,321 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
16,637 miles
Average per year
12,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,958 miles
  • 2025 – 190,321 miles
  • 2024 – 181,857 miles
  • 2023 – 173,878 miles
  • 2022 – 146,001 miles
  • 2021 – 142,329 miles
  • 2020 – 138,152 miles
  • 2019 – 131,194 miles
  • 2018 – 121,849 miles
  • 2017 – 109,703 miles
  • 2016 – 95,476 miles
  • 2015 – 84,774 miles
  • 2014 – 64,054 miles
  • 2013 – 43,829 miles
  • 2012 – 29,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,958 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear tyre worn low and contains several deep cuts recommend replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,958 miles (+16,637)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    206,958 miles
    Test number
    925620544010
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,321 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,321 miles
    Test number
    988363032756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,298 miles (+8,441)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,298 miles
    Test number
    867970370124
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass181,857 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,857 miles
    Test number
    556961556545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail181,256 miles (+7,378)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,256 miles
    Test number
    182108102784
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and arm. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass173,878 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,878 miles
    Test number
    630959106924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,430 miles (+10,800)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,430 miles
    Test number
    101842096856
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass162,630 miles (+11,894)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,630 miles
    Test number
    796903084165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,736 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,736 miles
    Test number
    997398416800
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass146,001 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,001 miles
    Test number
    477629397400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,329 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    814817141689
    • AdvisoryNs body damage
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOs wiper poor
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on edge on limits
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  12. Fail142,329 miles (+4,177)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    121192507860
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs body damage
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOs wiper poor
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on edge on limits
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  13. Pass138,152 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    138,152 miles
    Test number
    947851454092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low and contains several deep cuts recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail138,103 miles (+6,909)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,103 miles
    Test number
    983915346088
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn low and contains several deep cuts recommend replacement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass131,194 miles (+9,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,194 miles
    Test number
    778481399170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on tread area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass121,849 miles (+12,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    952066808659
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass109,703 miles (+14,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,703 miles
    Test number
    692743674242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  18. Pass95,476 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    803460727632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,774 miles (+20,720)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    578566465114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake excessive travel

  20. Pass64,054 miles (+20,225)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    208526974104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,829 miles (+14,165)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    216837653115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,664 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    168698272191
    • NoteEmissions to low to test [this is not a fault]
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS59 GUA

Does LS59 GUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 GUA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 GUA?
The MOT on LS59 GUA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 GUA done?
LS59 GUA was recorded at 206,958 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 12,900 miles a year.
Has LS59 GUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 GUA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 GUA 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 GUA find?
LS59 GUA passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 7 more.

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