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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NVVMOT history

LS59 NVV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 188,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

LS59 NVV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
188,241 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NVV
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
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NVV was last recorded at 188,241 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 11,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,028 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,213 miles
Average per year
10,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,241 miles
  • 2024 – 177,028 miles
  • 2022 – 164,014 miles
  • 2021 – 155,959 miles
  • 2018 – 127,487 miles
  • 2017 – 112,952 miles
  • 2016 – 101,540 miles
  • 2015 – 90,287 miles
  • 2014 – 77,486 miles
  • 2013 – 64,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,241 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (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.

  • Emissions too clean to register

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,241 miles (+11,213)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,241 miles
    Test number
    474973941592
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,028 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    177,028 miles
    Test number
    873352567879
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  3. Fail177,017 miles (+13,003)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,017 miles
    Test number
    686749088286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

  4. Pass164,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    529757794403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,014 miles (+8,055)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,014 miles
    Test number
    763407201716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,959 miles (+28,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,959 miles
    Test number
    840497699756
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass127,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    744643415756
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  8. Fail127,487 miles (+14,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    927318234588
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  9. Pass112,952 miles (+11,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    887305453045
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  10. Pass101,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,540 miles
    Test number
    815352021472
    • 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)

  11. Fail101,540 miles (+11,253)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,540 miles
    Test number
    279881186284
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)

  12. Pass90,287 miles (+12,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    115102395476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass77,486 miles (+103)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,486 miles
    Test number
    118975084021
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  14. Fail77,383 miles (+12,603)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    495093984027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  15. Pass64,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    978488573043
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS59 NVV

Does LS59 NVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 NVV expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NVV?
The MOT on LS59 NVV expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 NVV done?
LS59 NVV was recorded at 188,241 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 10,221 miles a year.
Has LS59 NVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NVV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS59 NVV 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 NVV find?
LS59 NVV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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