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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 EWOMOT history

LB12 EWO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,439 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EWO was last recorded at 111,439 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,439 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,439 miles
  • 2025 – 105,956 miles
  • 2024 – 100,731 miles
  • 2023 – 94,157 miles
  • 2022 – 86,150 miles
  • 2021 – 79,248 miles
  • 2020 – 75,139 miles
  • 2019 – 70,376 miles
  • 2018 – 62,868 miles
  • 2017 – 55,016 miles
  • 2016 – 47,772 miles
  • 2015 – 42,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light unit damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    264262193551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,439 miles (+5,483)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    347387011505
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,956 miles (+5,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    940425617482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,731 miles (+6,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,731 miles
    Test number
    516336283487
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp levelling device seems to operate in the wrong direction

  5. Pass94,157 miles (+8,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    853348225486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,150 miles (+6,902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,150 miles
    Test number
    804862091532
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,248 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,248 miles
    Test number
    419400235291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail79,189 miles (+4,050)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    701495976761
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass75,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    350617348825
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail75,139 miles (+4,763)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    678498574008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass70,376 miles (+7,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    889936795028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,868 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,868 miles
    Test number
    241935049782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    529379822245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,016 miles (+7,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,016 miles
    Test number
    595465508571
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass47,772 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,772 miles
    Test number
    653901338190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,315 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,315 miles
    Test number
    406586635270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 EWO

Does LB12 EWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EWO is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EWO?
The MOT on LB12 EWO is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 EWO done?
LB12 EWO was recorded at 111,439 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,315 miles a year.
Has LB12 EWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EWO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 EWO 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 EWO find?
LB12 EWO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front fog lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost; nearside rear inner light unit damaged, and 1 more.

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