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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LX59 YLRMOT history

LX59 YLR is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,301 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 YLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 YLR was last recorded at 153,301 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,301 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,301 miles
  • 2025 – 141,406 miles
  • 2024 – 125,748 miles
  • 2023 – 112,826 miles
  • 2022 – 100,028 miles
  • 2021 – 87,993 miles
  • 2020 – 79,166 miles
  • 2019 – 69,207 miles
  • 2018 – 59,165 miles
  • 2017 – 45,508 miles
  • 2016 – 38,316 miles
  • 2015 – 28,236 miles
  • 2014 – 20,941 miles
  • 2013 – 15,401 miles
  • 2012 – 10,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,301 miles
    Test number
    151384902124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,301 miles (+11,895)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,301 miles
    Test number
    779274416326
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,406 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    144483401797
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,406 miles (+15,658)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    764149954254
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass125,748 miles (+12,922)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    383809471036
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,826 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,826 miles
    Test number
    663776324198
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail112,826 miles (+12,798)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,826 miles
    Test number
    764287577252
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass100,028 miles (+12,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    512948460838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,993 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    149142435047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    958066831929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  11. Fail79,166 miles (+9,959)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,166 miles
    Test number
    357236663711
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass69,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    698970711736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,207 miles (+10,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    302322787145
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,165 miles (+13,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,165 miles
    Test number
    629003593290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,508 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    856162650432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,316 miles (+10,080)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,316 miles
    Test number
    855555100125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,236 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    436000685156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,819 miles (+4,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,819 miles
    Test number
    628891175061
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass20,941 miles (+5,540)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,941 miles
    Test number
    159259974010
    • NoteLimited view off inspection on underside of vehicle due to belly pans fitted

  20. Pass15,401 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,401 miles
    Test number
    788455383078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,619 miles
    Test number
    156060892470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 YLR

Does LX59 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 YLR is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 YLR?
The MOT on LX59 YLR is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 YLR done?
LX59 YLR was recorded at 153,301 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,986 miles a year.
Has LX59 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 YLR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 YLR 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 YLR find?
LX59 YLR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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