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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 XLRMOT history

LB12 XLR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 157,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,325 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XLR
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
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XLR was last recorded at 157,325 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 9,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,564 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,761 miles
Average per year
9,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,325 miles
  • 2025 – 147,564 miles
  • 2024 – 141,064 miles
  • 2023 – 133,846 miles
  • 2022 – 124,489 miles
  • 2021 – 123,432 miles
  • 2020 – 121,660 miles
  • 2019 – 110,871 miles
  • 2018 – 96,200 miles
  • 2017 – 81,561 miles
  • 2016 – 73,246 miles
  • 2015 – 56,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,325 miles (+9,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,325 miles
    Test number
    484178341806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass147,564 miles (+6,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    147,564 miles
    Test number
    269745815319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,064 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,064 miles
    Test number
    249822505210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,846 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,846 miles
    Test number
    111738525201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,489 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    839936269463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,432 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,432 miles
    Test number
    189343731591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,660 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,660 miles
    Test number
    966475559402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,871 miles (+14,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    748162693183
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass96,200 miles (+14,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    265857550957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,561 miles (+8,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    457569954066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass73,246 miles (+9,899)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    234978036422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,347 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    212064643206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,535 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    977219859409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,323 miles
    Test number
    317344125491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 XLR

Does LB12 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XLR is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XLR?
The MOT on LB12 XLR is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XLR done?
LB12 XLR was recorded at 157,325 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,217 miles a year.
Has LB12 XLR ever failed its MOT?
No. LB12 XLR has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB12 XLR 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 XLR find?
LB12 XLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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