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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RXWMOT history

LB12 RXW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 202,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
202,199 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RXW was last recorded at 202,199 miles on 14 May 2025, 140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,059 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
140 miles
Average per year
14,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,199 miles
  • 2024 – 192,633 miles
  • 2023 – 186,201 miles
  • 2022 – 169,209 miles
  • 2021 – 152,449 miles
  • 2020 – 145,464 miles
  • 2019 – 132,799 miles
  • 2018 – 111,365 miles
  • 2017 – 93,653 miles
  • 2016 – 75,372 miles
  • 2015 – 56,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine cover/under-trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Both rear bump stops perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,199 miles (+140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    202,199 miles
    Test number
    582130957297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,059 miles (+9,426)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,059 miles
    Test number
    907576860550
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,633 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    192,633 miles
    Test number
    317116077339
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  4. Pass186,201 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    186,201 miles
    Test number
    752436380079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops perished

  5. Fail186,200 miles (+16,991)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,200 miles
    Test number
    396276365346
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear bump stops perished

  6. Pass169,209 miles (+16,760)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    169,209 miles
    Test number
    695726994414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside/offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

  7. Pass152,449 miles (+6,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,449 miles
    Test number
    391987814851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  8. Pass145,464 miles (+12,665)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    999734024979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  9. Pass132,799 miles (+21,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,799 miles
    Test number
    839796499444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,365 miles (+17,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    873664587583
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under-trays fitted

  11. Pass93,653 miles (+18,281)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,653 miles
    Test number
    409856057330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,372 miles (+18,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    466218189658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass56,844 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    236257195185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 RXW

Does LB12 RXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 RXW expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RXW?
The MOT on LB12 RXW expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 RXW done?
LB12 RXW was recorded at 202,199 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 14,789 miles a year.
Has LB12 RXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RXW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 RXW 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 RXW find?
LB12 RXW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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