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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 SFKMOT history

LB12 SFK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 168,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,180 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SFK
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SFK was last recorded at 168,180 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 17,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,783 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17,397 miles
Average per year
11,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,180 miles
  • 2025 – 150,783 miles
  • 2024 – 128,677 miles
  • 2023 – 106,438 miles
  • 2020 – 81,289 miles
  • 2019 – 73,392 miles
  • 2018 – 66,558 miles
  • 2017 – 56,929 miles
  • 2016 – 46,653 miles
  • 2015 – 37,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,180 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INGRESS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,180 miles (+17,397)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,180 miles
    Test number
    417694110416
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,783 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,783 miles
    Test number
    488608585202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INGRESS (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail150,782 miles (+22,105)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    215373302570
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing ONE STUD MISSING ALL FOUR ROAD WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER INGRESS (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass128,677 miles (+22,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,677 miles
    Test number
    543014355895
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges

  5. Pass106,438 miles (+25,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    314289582848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass81,289 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    987373043574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,392 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    451883290390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,558 miles (+9,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,558 miles
    Test number
    627812905066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass56,929 miles (+10,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,929 miles
    Test number
    678913754374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,653 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,653 miles
    Test number
    807741857120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    319203665144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 SFK

Does LB12 SFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SFK is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SFK?
The MOT on LB12 SFK is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SFK done?
LB12 SFK was recorded at 168,180 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 11,787 miles a year.
Has LB12 SFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SFK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 SFK 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 SFK find?
LB12 SFK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front all position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test.

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