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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 LGFMOT history

LS59 LGF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 211,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

LS59 LGF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
211,336 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 LGF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 LGF was last recorded at 211,336 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,488 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8,848 miles
Average per year
11,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,336 miles
  • 2024 – 202,488 miles
  • 2023 – 198,479 miles
  • 2022 – 189,832 miles
  • 2020 – 189,326 miles
  • 2019 – 180,814 miles
  • 2018 – 162,042 miles
  • 2017 – 141,482 miles
  • 2016 – 122,105 miles
  • 2015 – 91,537 miles
  • 2014 – 80,392 miles
  • 2013 – 68,649 miles
  • 2012 – 53,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,336 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (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.

  • Brake servo defective or ineffective

    Major3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering.

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake servo inoperative

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,336 miles (+8,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    211,336 miles
    Test number
    345795507267
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,488 miles (+4,009)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,488 miles
    Test number
    810681880631
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,479 miles (+8,647)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,479 miles
    Test number
    961756370943
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    189,832 miles
    Test number
    140630879482
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail189,832 miles (+62)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,832 miles
    Test number
    171875234222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail189,770 miles (+19)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,770 miles
    Test number
    578853874579
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail189,751 miles (+425)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,751 miles
    Test number
    175397733508
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail189,326 miles (+4)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,326 miles
    Test number
    698760090144
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

  9. Fail189,322 miles (+278)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,322 miles
    Test number
    178519155350
    • MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail189,044 miles (+8,230)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,044 miles
    Test number
    175880056927
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake/brake warning on dash

  11. Pass180,814 miles (+18,772)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,814 miles
    Test number
    868544657014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,042 miles (+20,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    162,042 miles
    Test number
    810578989689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass141,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    648760791165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,481 miles (+19,376)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,481 miles
    Test number
    774271949862
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass122,105 miles (+30,568)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,105 miles
    Test number
    413809991509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,537 miles (+11,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    324820030718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,392 miles (+11,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,392 miles
    Test number
    628225644245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,649 miles (+14,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    387126953455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,902 miles
    Test number
    209323642258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 LGF

Does LS59 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 LGF is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 LGF?
The MOT on LS59 LGF is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 LGF done?
LS59 LGF was recorded at 211,336 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 11,876 miles a year.
Has LS59 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 LGF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 LGF 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 LGF find?
LS59 LGF passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all.

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