
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass130,631 miles (+7,168)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 130,631 miles
- Test number
- 391184113849
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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.
Pass96,876 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 96,876 miles
- Test number
- 436291334436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,938 miles (+18,915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 95,938 miles
- Test number
- 729114484046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,023 miles
- Test number
- 855725193029
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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