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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RFFMOT history

LB12 RFF is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 209,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
209,430 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RFF
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RFF was last recorded at 209,430 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
198,671 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,759 miles
Average per year
14,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,430 miles
  • 2025 – 198,671 miles
  • 2024 – 189,667 miles
  • 2023 – 163,123 miles
  • 2022 – 141,207 miles
  • 2021 – 125,791 miles
  • 2020 – 111,974 miles
  • 2019 – 96,802 miles
  • 2018 – 76,475 miles
  • 2017 – 65,518 miles
  • 2016 – 55,595 miles
  • 2015 – 53,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,430 miles (+10,759)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    209,430 miles
    Test number
    907293272487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,671 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,671 miles
    Test number
    806004141291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,667 miles (+26,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,667 miles
    Test number
    828178200907
    • 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))
  4. Pass163,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,123 miles
    Test number
    319897156490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail163,123 miles (+21,916)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,123 miles
    Test number
    453052636936
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass141,207 miles (+15,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,207 miles
    Test number
    113258331296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,791 miles (+13,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    151458728328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  8. Pass111,974 miles (+15,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    528843512758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,802 miles (+20,327)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,802 miles
    Test number
    959703869653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    871940298475
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail76,475 miles (+10,957)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,475 miles
    Test number
    229342904513
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass65,518 miles (+9,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    973205608194
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass55,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    227716505096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,595 miles (+2,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    990580180923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass53,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    215365185196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 RFF

Does LB12 RFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RFF is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RFF?
The MOT on LB12 RFF 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 RFF done?
LB12 RFF was recorded at 209,430 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 14,699 miles a year.
Has LB12 RFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RFF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 RFF 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 RFF find?
LB12 RFF passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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