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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 PZVMOT history

LB12 PZV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,763 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 PZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 PZV was last recorded at 134,763 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 2,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,131 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,632 miles
Average per year
6,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,763 miles
  • 2025 – 132,131 miles
  • 2024 – 128,990 miles
  • 2023 – 125,059 miles
  • 2022 – 121,151 miles
  • 2021 – 114,322 miles
  • 2019 – 107,748 miles
  • 2018 – 101,739 miles
  • 2017 – 87,696 miles
  • 2016 – 72,427 miles
  • 2015 – 62,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,763 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays fitted cannot inspect some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,763 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,763 miles
    Test number
    542475067510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,131 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    628403526273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,990 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,990 miles
    Test number
    782203528513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    859398742728
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail125,059 miles (+3,908)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,059 miles
    Test number
    604790945527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,151 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    262762586662
    • 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 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,151 miles (+6,829)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,151 miles
    Test number
    306647693855
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    958114420312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,321 miles (+23)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    188099645493
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted cannot inspect some components

  10. Fail114,298 miles (+6,550)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    392848328571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted cannot inspect some components

  11. Pass107,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    682690343405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,748 miles (+6,009)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    774346514546
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass101,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    732090394919
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise pedestrian protection light on

  14. Fail101,739 miles (+14,043)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    102330855494
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise pedestrian protection light on

  15. Pass87,696 miles (+15,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    235865120716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre mis-shaped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass72,427 miles (+10,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,427 miles
    Test number
    418868715112
    • AdvisoryFront wipers just clearing view

  17. Pass62,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,183 miles
    Test number
    557927585162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 PZV

Does LB12 PZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PZV is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 PZV?
The MOT on LB12 PZV is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 PZV done?
LB12 PZV was recorded at 134,763 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 6,889 miles a year.
Has LB12 PZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 PZV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 PZV 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 PZV find?
LB12 PZV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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