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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NMOMOT history

LS59 NMO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 172,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS59 NMO black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
172,666 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NMO
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
22 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NMO was last recorded at 172,666 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,864 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,802 miles
Average per year
9,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,666 miles
  • 2024 – 166,864 miles
  • 2023 – 160,881 miles
  • 2022 – 157,769 miles
  • 2021 – 147,348 miles
  • 2020 – 139,946 miles
  • 2019 – 135,203 miles
  • 2018 – 131,417 miles
  • 2017 – 123,547 miles
  • 2016 – 119,465 miles
  • 2015 – 106,879 miles
  • 2014 – 90,442 miles
  • 2013 – 68,972 miles
  • 2012 – 49,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,666 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,666 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    172,666 miles
    Test number
    154145052629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,864 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,864 miles
    Test number
    933240955312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,881 miles (+3,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    421454786869
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  4. Pass157,769 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    372762719338
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail157,760 miles (+10,412)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,760 miles
    Test number
    169915491089
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass147,348 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,348 miles
    Test number
    491778955438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,946 miles (+4,743)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,946 miles
    Test number
    884223242740
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,203 miles (+3,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,203 miles
    Test number
    615929262640
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,417 miles (+7,870)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    229740364939
    • MinorFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

  10. Pass123,547 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,547 miles
    Test number
    319037241657
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

  11. Pass119,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    262022935728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall slight damage

  12. Fail119,465 miles (+12,586)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    865704635853
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wall slight damage

  13. Pass106,879 miles (+16,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,879 miles
    Test number
    397337935290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass90,442 miles (+21,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    777471264252
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail68,972 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    366935353289
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,972 miles (+19,188)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,972 miles
    Test number
    598295553287
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass49,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    226957952247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about LS59 NMO

Does LS59 NMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 NMO is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NMO?
The MOT on LS59 NMO is valid until 13 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 NMO done?
LS59 NMO was recorded at 172,666 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,291 miles a year.
Has LS59 NMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NMO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 NMO 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 NMO find?
LS59 NMO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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