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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 PZRMOT history

LB12 PZR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,869 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 PZR
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
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 PZR was last recorded at 111,869 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 7,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,088 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,781 miles
Average per year
7,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,869 miles
  • 2024 – 104,088 miles
  • 2023 – 98,604 miles
  • 2022 – 91,145 miles
  • 2021 – 84,893 miles
  • 2020 – 79,154 miles
  • 2019 – 71,624 miles
  • 2018 – 64,776 miles
  • 2017 – 57,038 miles
  • 2016 – 48,660 miles
  • 2015 – 38,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,869 miles
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,869 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,869 miles
    Test number
    802322857847
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,088 miles (+5,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    272260580921
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,604 miles (+7,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    98,604 miles
    Test number
    810089743453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,145 miles (+6,252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,145 miles
    Test number
    447984778563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,893 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,893 miles
    Test number
    554193563700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,154 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    869722539874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail79,154 miles (+7,530)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    801991150884
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass71,624 miles (+6,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,624 miles
    Test number
    480193681039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,776 miles (+7,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    540316705076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass57,038 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    258221170796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  11. Fail57,038 miles (+8,378)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,038 miles
    Test number
    356135824414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  12. Pass48,660 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,660 miles
    Test number
    619239416120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    459004975131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,656 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,656 miles
    Test number
    616554175163
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Questions about LB12 PZR

Does LB12 PZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PZR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 PZR?
The MOT on LB12 PZR is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 PZR done?
LB12 PZR was recorded at 111,869 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,024 miles a year.
Has LB12 PZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 PZR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB12 PZR 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 PZR find?
LB12 PZR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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