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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LX59 YLNMOT history

LX59 YLN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 219,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
219,022 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLN
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLN was last recorded at 219,022 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 15,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,544 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15,478 miles
Average per year
15,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,022 miles
  • 2025 – 203,544 miles
  • 2024 – 196,927 miles
  • 2023 – 184,444 miles
  • 2022 – 167,487 miles
  • 2021 – 155,163 miles
  • 2020 – 146,133 miles
  • 2019 – 138,579 miles
  • 2018 – 114,442 miles
  • 2017 – 95,467 miles
  • 2016 – 63,321 miles
  • 2015 – 38,370 miles
  • 2014 – 15,354 miles
  • 2013 – 13,625 miles
  • 2012 – 9,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,022 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted/ubcc

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,022 miles (+15,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    219,022 miles
    Test number
    852654704331
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted/ubcc
  2. Pass203,544 miles (+6,617)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    203,544 miles
    Test number
    740516510764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass196,927 miles (+12,483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    196,927 miles
    Test number
    351775791702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,444 miles (+16,957)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,444 miles
    Test number
    733857336782
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass167,487 miles (+12,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,487 miles
    Test number
    399484932166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking (slight)
  6. Pass155,163 miles (+9,030)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,163 miles
    Test number
    597048184435
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass146,133 miles (+7,554)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,133 miles
    Test number
    242592110527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,579 miles (+24,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    910621476130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,442 miles (+18,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,442 miles
    Test number
    343666289171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,467 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,467 miles
    Test number
    737670425755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,605 miles (+26,284)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,605 miles
    Test number
    879728597905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    117785031559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,321 miles (+24,951)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    864580650228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Fail38,370 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    239393805143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass38,370 miles (+23,016)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,370 miles
    Test number
    786323005198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,354 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,354 miles
    Test number
    966070204132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,625 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,625 miles
    Test number
    839768143218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,989 miles
    Test number
    558817352222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YLN

Does LX59 YLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YLN is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLN?
The MOT on LX59 YLN is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YLN done?
LX59 YLN was recorded at 219,022 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 15,200 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLN 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 LX59 YLN find?
LX59 YLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; undertray fitted/ubcc.

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