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BMW 520

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LA12 UTPMOT history

LA12 UTP is a grey petrol BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 90,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,504 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UTP was last recorded at 90,504 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,451 miles · 6 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
7,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,504 miles
  • 2024 – 77,271 miles
  • 2023 – 67,461 miles
  • 2022 – 58,145 miles
  • 2021 – 47,957 miles
  • 2020 – 39,748 miles
  • 2018 – 19,323 miles
  • 2017 – 15,106 miles
  • 2016 – 12,406 miles
  • 2015 – 9,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,504 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,504 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,504 miles
    Test number
    733427660530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,451 miles (+13,180)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    249301504013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass77,271 miles (+9,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    837806718820
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,461 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,461 miles
    Test number
    506173285258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,145 miles (+10,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,145 miles
    Test number
    181356393290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass47,957 miles (+8,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,957 miles
    Test number
    888900835128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,748 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    413936822699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,747 miles (+20,424)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    890598994315
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass19,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    962602100406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail19,323 miles (+1,214)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    324174605392
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass18,109 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,109 miles
    Test number
    111665491323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,106 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,106 miles
    Test number
    153459666447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,406 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,406 miles
    Test number
    778404086143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    9,618 miles
    Test number
    487077715130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UTP

Does LA12 UTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UTP is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UTP?
The MOT on LA12 UTP is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UTP done?
LA12 UTP was recorded at 90,504 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,618 miles a year.
Has LA12 UTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UTP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 UTP 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 LA12 UTP find?
LA12 UTP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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