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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

LS59 VPJMOT history

LS59 VPJ is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS59 VPJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,805 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 VPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 VPJ was last recorded at 138,805 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2016: 53,459 miles, lower than 72,910 miles on 19 Feb 2015.

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
132,907 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
8,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,805 miles
  • 2025 – 132,907 miles
  • 2024 – 128,728 miles
  • 2023 – 124,073 miles
  • 2022 – 114,789 miles
  • 2021 – 101,448 miles
  • 2020 – 93,181 miles
  • 2019 – 81,016 miles
  • 2018 – 70,849 miles
  • 2017 – 61,256 miles
  • 2016 – 53,459 miles
  • 2015 – 72,910 miles
  • 2014 – 33,915 miles
  • 2013 – 26,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,805 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,805 miles (+5,898)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,805 miles
    Test number
    420466991276
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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. Pass132,907 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,907 miles
    Test number
    885633568509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,898 miles (+4,170)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    959213591127
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass128,728 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,728 miles
    Test number
    206185059761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,581 miles (+4,508)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,581 miles
    Test number
    443661380171
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass124,073 miles (+9,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    685755386872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass114,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    149410207703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,789 miles (+13,341)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,789 miles
    Test number
    346029946151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,448 miles
    Test number
    872014695596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 zr18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail101,447 miles (+8,266)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,447 miles
    Test number
    148295673524
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 245/40 zr18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 245/40 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,181 miles (+12,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    874906768148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    318370164586
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  13. Fail81,016 miles (+10,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    309450996362
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

  14. Pass70,849 miles (+9,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    180227715672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low and wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre low and wearing on edge

  15. Pass61,256 miles (+7,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,256 miles
    Test number
    914082549158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,459 miles (-19,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,459 miles
    Test number
    111443850850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,910 miles (+38,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    246690555064
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,915 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,915 miles
    Test number
    116752354455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,848 miles
    Test number
    479503423029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 VPJ

Does LS59 VPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 VPJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 VPJ?
The MOT on LS59 VPJ is valid until 13 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 VPJ done?
LS59 VPJ was recorded at 138,805 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,532 miles a year.
Has LS59 VPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 VPJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 VPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 VPJ find?
LS59 VPJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; 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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