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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AKGMOT history

LB12 AKG is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 223,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,474 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AKG was last recorded at 223,474 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 15,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,632 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
15,842 miles
Average per year
17,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,474 miles
  • 2024 – 207,632 miles
  • 2023 – 189,972 miles
  • 2022 – 174,507 miles
  • 2021 – 156,590 miles
  • 2020 – 142,689 miles
  • 2019 – 114,382 miles
  • 2018 – 96,023 miles
  • 2017 – 68,194 miles
  • 2016 – 58,313 miles
  • 2015 – 39,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,474 miles
    Test number
    613752193377
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail223,474 miles (+15,842)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,474 miles
    Test number
    458922031585
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass207,632 miles (+17,660)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,632 miles
    Test number
    818082881781
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,972 miles (+15,465)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,972 miles
    Test number
    468181471343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass174,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,507 miles
    Test number
    707245569524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,507 miles (+17,917)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,507 miles
    Test number
    412619660823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Creaking under braking from O/S/F
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working

  7. Pass156,590 miles (+13,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    184401457600
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass142,689 miles (+28,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    728309225293
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass114,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,382 miles
    Test number
    603216197676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,382 miles (+18,359)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,382 miles
    Test number
    141511001677
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,023 miles (+27,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    344062720035
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn outer treads

  12. Pass68,194 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    397882163148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    183660193911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,313 miles (+19,191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    577796689622
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass39,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,122 miles
    Test number
    956100065101
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LB12 AKG

Does LB12 AKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AKG is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AKG?
The MOT on LB12 AKG is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AKG done?
LB12 AKG was recorded at 223,474 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 17,701 miles a year.
Has LB12 AKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AKG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 AKG 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 LB12 AKG find?
LB12 AKG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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