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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LS59 NVZMOT history

LS59 NVZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
156,361 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 NVZ
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
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 NVZ was last recorded at 156,361 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 9,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2013: 77,023 miles, lower than 80,746 miles on 24 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,256 miles · 21 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,105 miles
Average per year
8,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,361 miles
  • 2020 – 147,256 miles
  • 2019 – 138,557 miles
  • 2018 – 130,631 miles
  • 2017 – 123,463 miles
  • 2016 – 113,796 miles
  • 2015 – 104,970 miles
  • 2014 – 96,876 miles
  • 2013 – 77,023 miles
  • 2012 – 80,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,361 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,361 miles (+9,105)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,361 miles
    Test number
    218728367532
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass147,256 miles (+8,699)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,256 miles
    Test number
    523487073674
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass138,557 miles (+7,926)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,557 miles
    Test number
    686500971200
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,631 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,631 miles
    Test number
    391184113849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,463 miles (+9,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,463 miles
    Test number
    347971049893
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  6. Pass113,796 miles (+8,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,796 miles
    Test number
    170412925119
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  7. Pass104,970 miles (+8,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,970 miles
    Test number
    586297279483
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  8. Pass96,876 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,876 miles
    Test number
    436291334436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,938 miles (+18,915)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    729114484046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    855725193029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,023 miles (-3,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,023 miles
    Test number
    785614493034
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass80,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    626938062295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 NVZ

Does LS59 NVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 NVZ expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 NVZ?
The MOT on LS59 NVZ expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 NVZ done?
LS59 NVZ was recorded at 156,361 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 8,244 miles a year.
Has LS59 NVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 NVZ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on LS59 NVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 NVZ find?
LS59 NVZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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