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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 YBKMOT history

LB12 YBK is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 4 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,730 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 YBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 YBK was last recorded at 162,730 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,525 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
8,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,730 miles
  • 2024 – 156,233 miles
  • 2023 – 149,492 miles
  • 2022 – 144,677 miles
  • 2021 – 135,450 miles
  • 2020 – 126,999 miles
  • 2019 – 117,519 miles
  • 2018 – 108,526 miles
  • 2017 – 96,954 miles
  • 2016 – 96,448 miles
  • 2015 – 72,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,730 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,730 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,730 miles
    Test number
    506037017519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,525 miles (+6,292)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,525 miles
    Test number
    150232467596
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCondensation inside offside headlamp lens - beam image ok

  3. Pass156,233 miles (+748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,233 miles
    Test number
    778254159585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail155,485 miles (+5,993)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,485 miles
    Test number
    404614479867
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,492 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,492 miles
    Test number
    448354233202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,677 miles (+9,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,677 miles
    Test number
    107432820834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    846644359085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail135,450 miles (+87)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    501176599995
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail135,363 miles (+8,364)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    585584487505
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,999 miles (+9,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    850016483821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,519 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,519 miles
    Test number
    512557525065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,526 miles (+11,572)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    432977497365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,954 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    564286624887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,448 miles (+23,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    946873078855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,655 miles
    Test number
    865419085134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 YBK

Does LB12 YBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YBK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 YBK?
The MOT on LB12 YBK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 YBK done?
LB12 YBK was recorded at 162,730 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,637 miles a year.
Has LB12 YBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 YBK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 YBK 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 YBK find?
LB12 YBK passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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