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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 UHKMOT history

LB12 UHK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,109 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 UHK
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 UHK was last recorded at 133,109 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,948 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
161 miles
Average per year
9,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,109 miles
  • 2024 – 124,819 miles
  • 2023 – 96,775 miles
  • 2020 – 94,872 miles
  • 2019 – 86,300 miles
  • 2018 – 72,020 miles
  • 2017 – 57,492 miles
  • 2016 – 46,718 miles
  • 2015 – 31,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,109 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,109 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,109 miles
    Test number
    492732599701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,948 miles (+8,129)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,948 miles
    Test number
    527487214277
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass124,819 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    128387614941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail124,788 miles (+7,453)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,788 miles
    Test number
    667938916524
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass117,335 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,335 miles
    Test number
    119471177875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail117,331 miles (+20,556)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    607812106353
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass96,775 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,775 miles
    Test number
    208173098921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,872 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,872 miles
    Test number
    581957999600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,431 miles (+8,131)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,431 miles
    Test number
    823557828022
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass86,300 miles (+14,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    982409180807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,020 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,020 miles
    Test number
    222892855366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass71,300 miles (+8,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    570969611682
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  13. Pass62,969 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,969 miles
    Test number
    984306127387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,492 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    836784175445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,481 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    430429796446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,718 miles (+3,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,718 miles
    Test number
    290864670608
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass43,564 miles (+12,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    163432091025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    138119165155
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  19. Fail31,232 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    825988865182
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LB12 UHK

Does LB12 UHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UHK is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 UHK?
The MOT on LB12 UHK is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 UHK done?
LB12 UHK was recorded at 133,109 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,625 miles a year.
Has LB12 UHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 UHK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 UHK 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 UHK find?
LB12 UHK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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