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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LT59 GHGMOT history

LT59 GHG is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,511 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 GHG
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
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 GHG was last recorded at 135,511 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,416 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
8,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,511 miles
  • 2024 – 134,390 miles
  • 2023 – 119,034 miles
  • 2022 – 116,970 miles
  • 2021 – 108,368 miles
  • 2020 – 102,217 miles
  • 2019 – 94,751 miles
  • 2018 – 82,576 miles
  • 2017 – 63,301 miles
  • 2016 – 55,944 miles
  • 2015 – 46,910 miles
  • 2014 – 26,826 miles
  • 2012 – 19,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,511 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,511 miles (+95)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,511 miles
    Test number
    611499827702
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,416 miles (+1,026)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,416 miles
    Test number
    644200455282
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass134,390 miles (+15,356)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    999198892152
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive & Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,034 miles (+2,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,034 miles
    Test number
    921335188066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass116,970 miles (+8,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    476637656262
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,368 miles (+6,151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,368 miles
    Test number
    670326727031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass102,217 miles (+7,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,217 miles
    Test number
    179035383045
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,751 miles (+12,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    938128834350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass82,576 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,576 miles
    Test number
    132548951462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,564 miles (+19,263)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    670662189753
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  11. Pass63,301 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,301 miles
    Test number
    350141695952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,944 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    437305402693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,934 miles (+9,024)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,934 miles
    Test number
    910004216719
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  14. Pass46,910 miles (+20,084)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    215345845003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,826 miles (+7,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,826 miles
    Test number
    727839644033
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass19,182 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,182 miles
    Test number
    187064852252
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT59 GHG

Does LT59 GHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 GHG is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT59 GHG?
The MOT on LT59 GHG is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 GHG done?
LT59 GHG was recorded at 135,511 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,843 miles a year.
Has LT59 GHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 GHG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 GHG 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 LT59 GHG find?
LT59 GHG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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