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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 UJAMOT history

LB12 UJA is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 113,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
113,843 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 UJA
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 UJA was last recorded at 113,843 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 8,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,320 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,523 miles
Average per year
8,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,843 miles
  • 2025 – 105,320 miles
  • 2024 – 92,680 miles
  • 2023 – 81,063 miles
  • 2022 – 69,567 miles
  • 2021 – 64,180 miles
  • 2020 – 53,980 miles
  • 2019 – 45,268 miles
  • 2018 – 36,592 miles
  • 2017 – 29,651 miles
  • 2016 – 22,301 miles
  • 2015 – 14,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass113,843 miles (+8,523)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    445594094129
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,320 miles (+12,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    121577357059
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,680 miles (+11,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    331492843634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,063 miles (+11,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,063 miles
    Test number
    682250522282
    • 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))

  5. Pass69,567 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    395908474179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,180 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    892359733911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,173 miles (+10,193)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    983885126545
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working angel eyes (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,980 miles (+8,712)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,980 miles
    Test number
    419318680439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    771445927077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,268 miles (+8,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    640657259039
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass36,592 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    696071987322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,651 miles
    Test number
    347896829538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,647 miles (+7,346)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,647 miles
    Test number
    783933803651
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass22,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,301 miles
    Test number
    582585776704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail22,298 miles (+7,869)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,298 miles
    Test number
    243241985277
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass14,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,429 miles
    Test number
    348316265134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB12 UJA

Does LB12 UJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UJA is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 UJA?
The MOT on LB12 UJA is valid until 3 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 UJA done?
LB12 UJA was recorded at 113,843 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 8,941 miles a year.
Has LB12 UJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 UJA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 UJA 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 UJA find?
LB12 UJA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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