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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 MXPMOT history

LC12 MXP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,399 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 MXP
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
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 MXP was last recorded at 143,399 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,397 miles · 20 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,399 miles
  • 2025 – 129,599 miles
  • 2024 – 112,903 miles
  • 2023 – 94,341 miles
  • 2022 – 78,490 miles
  • 2021 – 75,316 miles
  • 2019 – 64,441 miles
  • 2018 – 57,738 miles
  • 2017 – 47,256 miles
  • 2016 – 34,333 miles
  • 2015 – 25,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,399 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,399 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,399 miles
    Test number
    811144781328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,397 miles (+13,798)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,397 miles
    Test number
    751314580556
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,599 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,599 miles
    Test number
    900183825613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,596 miles (+179)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,596 miles
    Test number
    745949377045
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,417 miles (+166)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,417 miles
    Test number
    181558844323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail129,251 miles (+16,348)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,251 miles
    Test number
    876798112809
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    102623262574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,903 miles (+18,562)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,903 miles
    Test number
    899621217148
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass94,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    563802516044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,341 miles (+925)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    474241728502
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,416 miles (+14,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    252331576079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass78,490 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,490 miles
    Test number
    461801365691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    785893604677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,316 miles (+10,875)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    677606364681
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam offside / nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass64,441 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,441 miles
    Test number
    912486266600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,422 miles (+6,684)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,422 miles
    Test number
    575529190436
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass57,738 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    369547315021
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  18. Fail57,738 miles (+10,482)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,738 miles
    Test number
    744843852919
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))

  19. Pass47,256 miles (+12,923)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,256 miles
    Test number
    309808520287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,333 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    975881838049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,343 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,343 miles
    Test number
    629417755172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC12 MXP

Does LC12 MXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 MXP is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 MXP?
The MOT on LC12 MXP is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 MXP done?
LC12 MXP was recorded at 143,399 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 10,373 miles a year.
Has LC12 MXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 MXP has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 MXP 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 MXP find?
LC12 MXP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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