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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 GFXMOT history

LB12 GFX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 247,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
247,007 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GFX
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
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GFX was last recorded at 247,007 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 6,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,225 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,782 miles
Average per year
16,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,007 miles
  • 2025 – 240,225 miles
  • 2024 – 231,689 miles
  • 2023 – 223,001 miles
  • 2022 – 200,118 miles
  • 2021 – 178,427 miles
  • 2020 – 163,304 miles
  • 2019 – 149,602 miles
  • 2018 – 138,001 miles
  • 2017 – 124,107 miles
  • 2016 – 82,253 miles
  • 2015 – 51,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,007 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,007 miles (+6,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    247,007 miles
    Test number
    438696407931
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass240,225 miles (+8,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    240,225 miles
    Test number
    718266903383
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass231,689 miles (+8,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    231,689 miles
    Test number
    939874946492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass223,001 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    223,001 miles
    Test number
    392035018009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail222,999 miles (+22,881)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,999 miles
    Test number
    186492318327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass200,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    200,118 miles
    Test number
    881319842037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,117 miles (+21,690)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,117 miles
    Test number
    654972071935
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass178,427 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,427 miles
    Test number
    692809213097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail178,381 miles (+15,077)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,381 miles
    Test number
    884352628468
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass163,304 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    163,304 miles
    Test number
    991006060504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail163,304 miles (+13,702)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,304 miles
    Test number
    767386520178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass149,602 miles (+11,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,602 miles
    Test number
    322580093293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,001 miles
    Test number
    621304615134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,001 miles (+13,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,001 miles
    Test number
    464807110751
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass124,107 miles (+16,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,107 miles
    Test number
    885207226323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,704 miles (+25,451)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,704 miles
    Test number
    810999522092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,253 miles (+31,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    840227632701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    969037135081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 GFX

Does LB12 GFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GFX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GFX?
The MOT on LB12 GFX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 GFX done?
LB12 GFX was recorded at 247,007 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 16,797 miles a year.
Has LB12 GFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GFX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 GFX 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 GFX find?
LB12 GFX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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