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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

LX59 ZSGMOT history

LX59 ZSG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,477 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 ZSG
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
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX59 ZSG was last recorded at 135,477 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2018: 76,761 miles, lower than 107,986 miles on 25 Feb 2017.

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
135,475 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,477 miles
  • 2025 – 127,825 miles
  • 2024 – 114,825 miles
  • 2023 – 111,865 miles
  • 2022 – 107,479 miles
  • 2021 – 97,966 miles
  • 2020 – 92,692 miles
  • 2019 – 88,190 miles
  • 2018 – 76,761 miles
  • 2017 – 107,986 miles
  • 2016 – 60,274 miles
  • 2015 – 54,647 miles
  • 2014 – 48,351 miles
  • 2013 – 42,117 miles
  • 2012 – 31,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,477 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    521672573039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  2. Fail135,475 miles (+7,650)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,475 miles
    Test number
    841888004144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  3. Pass127,825 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    770771496174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,825 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,825 miles
    Test number
    882608138233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,865 miles (+4,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,865 miles
    Test number
    470672610155
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,479 miles (+9,513)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    875239757753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,966 miles (+5,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    321755764109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Pass92,692 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,692 miles
    Test number
    416431405659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    324055404751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail88,190 miles (+11,429)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    512463575208
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass76,761 miles (-31,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    739393555874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,986 miles (+47,712)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,986 miles
    Test number
    777250961921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    910825236239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,274 miles (+5,627)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    379753554695
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,647 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    559440335059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,351 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,351 miles
    Test number
    789246544021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,117 miles (+10,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,117 miles
    Test number
    116053933478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,909 miles
    Test number
    439734842008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 ZSG

Does LX59 ZSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX59 ZSG is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX59 ZSG?
The MOT on LX59 ZSG is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX59 ZSG done?
LX59 ZSG was recorded at 135,477 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,383 miles a year.
Has LX59 ZSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 ZSG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 ZSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX59 ZSG find?
LX59 ZSG passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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