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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RCOMOT history

LB12 RCO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 107,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,223 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RCO
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RCO was last recorded at 107,223 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 3,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,518 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,705 miles
Average per year
7,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,223 miles
  • 2025 – 103,518 miles
  • 2024 – 100,891 miles
  • 2023 – 95,511 miles
  • 2022 – 87,287 miles
  • 2021 – 80,214 miles
  • 2020 – 75,417 miles
  • 2018 – 64,571 miles
  • 2017 – 55,611 miles
  • 2016 – 42,054 miles
  • 2015 – 32,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,223 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,223 miles (+3,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,223 miles
    Test number
    981901987822
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,518 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,518 miles
    Test number
    256910141898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,891 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    626596837529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    791166529484
    • 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))

  5. Fail95,511 miles (+8,224)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,511 miles
    Test number
    657644125237
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass87,287 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,287 miles
    Test number
    196736221698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    959407690076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,214 miles (+4,797)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    798755407756
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    969480446688
    • 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))

  10. Fail75,417 miles (+10,846)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    789722333695
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass64,571 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    110861219678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,499 miles (+679)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    609241890225
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail63,820 miles (+8,209)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    397072959135
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge to 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass55,611 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,611 miles
    Test number
    637799518058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail55,599 miles (+13,545)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,599 miles
    Test number
    169646178622
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass42,054 miles (+9,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    545756643016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,225 miles
    Test number
    429714325263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 RCO

Does LB12 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RCO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RCO?
The MOT on LB12 RCO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 RCO done?
LB12 RCO was recorded at 107,223 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 7,135 miles a year.
Has LB12 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RCO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 RCO 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 RCO find?
LB12 RCO passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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