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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NNRMOT history

LS59 NNR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
165,629 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NNR
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
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NNR was last recorded at 165,629 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 5,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,668 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,961 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,629 miles
  • 2024 – 159,668 miles
  • 2023 – 152,028 miles
  • 2022 – 151,912 miles
  • 2021 – 145,286 miles
  • 2020 – 133,445 miles
  • 2019 – 121,090 miles
  • 2018 – 117,638 miles
  • 2017 – 111,939 miles
  • 2016 – 106,190 miles
  • 2014 – 87,961 miles
  • 2013 – 81,973 miles
  • 2012 – 68,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,629 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,629 miles (+5,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,629 miles
    Test number
    139640282375
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))

  2. Pass159,668 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,668 miles
    Test number
    296201784919
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,662 miles (+10)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,662 miles
    Test number
    785086397308
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail159,652 miles (+7,624)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,652 miles
    Test number
    107017469142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass152,028 miles (+116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    565381228132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Just Met

  6. Fail151,912 miles (+6,626)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,912 miles
    Test number
    242803595150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on edges
    • 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))

  7. Pass145,286 miles (+11,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,286 miles
    Test number
    756404631846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,445 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    511199250759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,090 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,090 miles
    Test number
    699084997405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,638 miles (+5,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,638 miles
    Test number
    378345067476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,939 miles (+5,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    568679949069
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass106,190 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    675610693009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,467 miles (+15,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,467 miles
    Test number
    704638890957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,961 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    735472984254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    206301273246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,973 miles (+13,293)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,973 miles
    Test number
    417801473272
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass68,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    178302682230
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail68,680 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    256589972216
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS59 NNR

Does LS59 NNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 NNR expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NNR?
The MOT on LS59 NNR expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 NNR done?
LS59 NNR was recorded at 165,629 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has LS59 NNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NNR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 NNR 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 NNR find?
LS59 NNR passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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