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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LC12 MHMMOT history

LC12 MHM is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 21 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 205,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LC12 MHM black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
205,491 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MHM was last recorded at 205,491 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,463 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
12,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,491 miles
  • 2025 – 200,905 miles
  • 2024 – 192,974 miles
  • 2023 – 184,768 miles
  • 2022 – 177,425 miles
  • 2021 – 168,704 miles
  • 2020 – 159,422 miles
  • 2019 – 143,516 miles
  • 2018 – 130,171 miles
  • 2017 – 114,284 miles
  • 2016 – 91,560 miles
  • 2015 – 69,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Centre and rear boot seats folded down and covered in cardboard boxes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,491 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    205,491 miles
    Test number
    974278642056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail205,463 miles (+4,558)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,463 miles
    Test number
    715238841603
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass200,905 miles (+7,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    200,905 miles
    Test number
    868066266095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward compliance arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward compliance arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass192,974 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    192,974 miles
    Test number
    623329431627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass184,768 miles (+7,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,768 miles
    Test number
    777884267868
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass177,425 miles (+76)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,425 miles
    Test number
    560693244106
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear boot seats folded down and covered in cardboard boxes
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail177,349 miles (+8,645)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,349 miles
    Test number
    267049492331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear boot seats folded down and covered in cardboard boxes
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass168,704 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,704 miles
    Test number
    295527655686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,703 miles (+9,281)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,703 miles
    Test number
    819467652606
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass159,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,422 miles
    Test number
    292569568725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail159,422 miles (+15,906)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,422 miles
    Test number
    986690374374
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass143,516 miles (+13,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,516 miles
    Test number
    522801390756
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass130,171 miles (+15,887)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,171 miles
    Test number
    396050226203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,284 miles (+22,724)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    387674386897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,560 miles (+22,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,560 miles
    Test number
    720010733388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air spring perished and starting to crack/split.
  16. Pass69,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    945456125104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC12 MHM

Does LC12 MHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MHM is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MHM?
The MOT on LC12 MHM is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MHM done?
LC12 MHM was recorded at 205,491 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 12,007 miles a year.
Has LC12 MHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MHM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MHM 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 LC12 MHM find?
LC12 MHM passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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