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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 PZXMOT history

LB12 PZX is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,789 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 PZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 PZX was last recorded at 141,789 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,779 miles · 11 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,789 miles
  • 2025 – 137,115 miles
  • 2024 – 131,135 miles
  • 2023 – 116,180 miles
  • 2022 – 104,995 miles
  • 2021 – 93,270 miles
  • 2019 – 81,396 miles
  • 2018 – 71,428 miles
  • 2017 – 63,089 miles
  • 2016 – 58,018 miles
  • 2015 – 49,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,789 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reverse lights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,789 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    199921264870
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,779 miles (+4,664)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,779 miles
    Test number
    455985765051
    • MajorCentral Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front undertray loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,115 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,115 miles
    Test number
    710404264884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  4. Fail137,107 miles (+66)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    206890735961
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  5. Fail137,041 miles (+5,906)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,041 miles
    Test number
    148967621176
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,135 miles (+14,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,135 miles
    Test number
    278779985697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,180 miles (+11,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    333036854366
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play

  8. Pass104,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    874393739634
    • 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))

  9. Fail104,995 miles (+11,725)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    503761621423
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    110392717867
    • 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))

  11. Fail93,270 miles (+11,874)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    861280212200
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  12. Pass81,396 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    191160449922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,428 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    832203521550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,089 miles (+5,071)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,089 miles
    Test number
    775684691397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    868999402306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,018 miles (+8,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,018 miles
    Test number
    770206858867
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass49,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    269424395442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 PZX

Does LB12 PZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 PZX is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 PZX?
The MOT on LB12 PZX is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 PZX done?
LB12 PZX was recorded at 141,789 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 8,414 miles a year.
Has LB12 PZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 PZX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 PZX 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 PZX find?
LB12 PZX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front undertray loose; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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