BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
LS59 RXGMOT history
LS59 RXG is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 159,294 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 RXG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 RXG was last recorded at 159,294 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,213 miles · 6 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 10,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,294 miles
- 2025 – 150,038 miles
- 2024 – 140,281 miles
- 2023 – 130,625 miles
- 2022 – 122,128 miles
- 2021 – 113,454 miles
- 2020 – 108,469 miles
- 2019 – 84,284 miles
- 2018 – 73,381 miles
- 2017 – 49,958 miles
- 2016 – 35,281 miles
- 2015 – 30,632 miles
- 2014 – 26,260 miles
- 2013 – 21,388 miles
- 2012 – 16,334 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,294 miles
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,294 miles (+81)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 159,294 miles
- Test number
- 969827898761
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,213 miles (+9,175)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,213 miles
- Test number
- 664341436830
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working led light in bootlid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,038 miles (+9,757)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 150,038 miles
- Test number
- 532689370256
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass140,281 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 140,281 miles
- Test number
- 137653800391
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail140,281 miles (+9,656)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,281 miles
- Test number
- 460612130362
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass130,625 miles (+8,497)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 130,625 miles
- Test number
- 665545026281
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass122,128 miles (+8,674)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 122,128 miles
- Test number
- 398591102086
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,454 miles (+4,985)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,454 miles
- Test number
- 705024653710
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass108,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 108,469 miles
- Test number
- 596176959511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,469 miles (+24,185)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,469 miles
- Test number
- 282307099338
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,284 miles (+10,903)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,284 miles
- Test number
- 124288740451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,381 miles (+23,423)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,381 miles
- Test number
- 206426378994
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines
Pass49,958 miles (+14,677)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 49,958 miles
- Test number
- 817638913969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,281 miles (+4,649)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 35,281 miles
- Test number
- 232111229478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,632 miles (+4,372)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 30,632 miles
- Test number
- 278838285391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,260 miles (+4,872)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,260 miles
- Test number
- 949155364237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,388 miles (+5,054)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 21,388 miles
- Test number
- 366573573472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 16,334 miles
- Test number
- 105092182282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 RXG
- Does LS59 RXG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 RXG is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 RXG?
- The MOT on LS59 RXG is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 RXG done?
- LS59 RXG was recorded at 159,294 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,652 miles a year.
- Has LS59 RXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 RXG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS59 RXG 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 RXG find?
- LS59 RXG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, wishbone front bush starting to de bond.
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