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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 GHUMOT history

LB12 GHU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,116 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GHU
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
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GHU was last recorded at 138,116 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,361 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,755 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,116 miles
  • 2024 – 133,361 miles
  • 2023 – 127,072 miles
  • 2022 – 122,004 miles
  • 2021 – 112,344 miles
  • 2020 – 109,798 miles
  • 2019 – 106,352 miles
  • 2018 – 102,206 miles
  • 2017 – 97,433 miles
  • 2016 – 92,506 miles
  • 2015 – 84,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,116 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,116 miles (+4,755)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,116 miles
    Test number
    292177467827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,361 miles (+6,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,361 miles
    Test number
    350867058075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,072 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    679980154986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,004 miles (+9,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    233702159345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,344 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,344 miles
    Test number
    166171082576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  6. Pass109,798 miles (+3,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,798 miles
    Test number
    527015457929
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  7. Pass106,352 miles (+4,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,352 miles
    Test number
    534479228477
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  8. Pass102,206 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    348521748297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, slight feathering; (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

  9. Pass97,433 miles (+4,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    575647867081
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle body covers obscuring view of some items;

  10. Pass92,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    551797696294
    • AdvisoryFront Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront both sides wiper blades wearing
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers obscuring some view of some items

  11. Fail92,506 miles (+7,547)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,506 miles
    Test number
    191600234778
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront both sides wiper blades wearing
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both sides
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers obscuring some view of some items

  12. Pass84,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,959 miles
    Test number
    227439405268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 GHU

Does LB12 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GHU is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GHU?
The MOT on LB12 GHU is valid until 25 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 GHU done?
LB12 GHU was recorded at 138,116 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has LB12 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GHU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LB12 GHU 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 GHU find?
LB12 GHU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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