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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 CHVMOT history

LB12 CHV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,768 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CHV
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
12 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CHV was last recorded at 156,768 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 13,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,927 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,841 miles
Average per year
10,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,768 miles
  • 2025 – 142,927 miles
  • 2024 – 133,861 miles
  • 2023 – 124,730 miles
  • 2022 – 108,154 miles
  • 2021 – 103,808 miles
  • 2020 – 94,071 miles
  • 2019 – 84,459 miles
  • 2018 – 73,256 miles
  • 2017 – 61,299 miles
  • 2016 – 50,161 miles
  • 2015 – 40,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,768 miles (+13,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    286807869570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,927 miles (+9,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,927 miles
    Test number
    614514142239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass133,861 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    763246910277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail133,859 miles (+9,129)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,859 miles
    Test number
    804814388563
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass124,730 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,730 miles
    Test number
    824654588053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,730 miles (+16,576)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,730 miles
    Test number
    843022985461
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    735072086495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,153 miles (+4,345)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    923026774756
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,808 miles (+9,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    354312306269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass94,071 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,071 miles
    Test number
    535633089754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    375845728777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,459 miles (+11,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,459 miles
    Test number
    625014196839
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass73,256 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    849194181713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,299 miles
    Test number
    666493888802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,299 miles (+11,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,299 miles
    Test number
    473817142456
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

  16. Pass50,161 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    207670642282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,733 miles
    Test number
    266728895494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 CHV

Does LB12 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CHV is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CHV?
The MOT on LB12 CHV is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 CHV done?
LB12 CHV was recorded at 156,768 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 10,553 miles a year.
Has LB12 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CHV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 CHV 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 CHV find?
LB12 CHV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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