BMW 520 BM59ROB has 22 MOTs

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This 2009 BMW 520 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 224,250 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 10:33.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BM59ROB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 2027224,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20259TH FEBRUARY 2026219,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2025219,324 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit See Attached Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated Hose To Brake Calliper Has Cracks Exposing Inner Structure Of Hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated Hose To Brake Calliper Has Cracks Exposing Inner Structure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side Park Brake Not Working On Nearside (1.4.1 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202318TH DECEMBER 2024211,085 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Offside And Nearside Tyres Are Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Offside And Nearside Outer Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 2023201,067 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202127TH OCTOBER 2022191,943 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202012TH OCTOBER 2021186,315 MI
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2020186,315 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201912TH OCTOBER 2020175,247 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 2019175,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201812TH OCTOBER 2019159,234 MI
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2018159,217 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 2018147,570 MI
FAILED6TH OCTOBER 2017147,433 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201612TH OCTOBER 2017136,567 MI
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2016136,567 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201512TH OCTOBER 2016123,698 MI
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 2015123,657 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Sidewall (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201412TH OCTOBER 2015107,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201323RD SEPTEMBER 201477,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20122ND OCTOBER 201351,962 MI
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201251,961 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BM59ROB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

BM59ROB MOT Comments

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BM59ROB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 224,250 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,191 miles

BM59ROB FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration BM59ROB was manufactured on Tuesday 29th September 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 224,250 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,191 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BM59ROB has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 33 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 3 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BM59ROB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 BM59ROB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BM59ROB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 BM59ROB does have Tax. Read more

When does BM59ROB Tax expire?

The current Tax for BM59ROB will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BM59ROB MOT expire?

The current MOT for BM59ROB will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 9th February 2027. Read more

When did BM59ROB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BM59ROB was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 10:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BM59ROB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BM59ROB we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BM59ROB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for BM59ROB we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BM59ROB?

BM59ROB is registered as a 2009 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has BM59ROB done?

The odometer reading for BM59ROB at the last MOT in February 2026 was 224,250 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,191 miles per year. Read more

How old is BM59ROB?

The vehicle BM59ROB was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 29th September 2009. Read more

What colour is BM59ROB?

The official colour of BM59ROB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BM59ROB have?

BM59ROB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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