BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 OLHMOT history
LC12 OLH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 249,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 249,716 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,695 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 OLH
- 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
- 13 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 OLH was last recorded at 249,716 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 9,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 240,439 miles · 19 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,277 miles
- Average per year
- 10,695 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 249,716 miles
- 2025 – 240,439 miles
- 2024 – 231,794 miles
- 2023 – 227,324 miles
- 2022 – 215,086 miles
- 2021 – 208,659 miles
- 2020 – 195,359 miles
- 2019 – 177,563 miles
- 2018 – 167,185 miles
- 2017 – 154,573 miles
- 2016 – 145,101 miles
- 2015 – 130,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass249,716 miles
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Boot compartment full
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Minor stone chips on windscreen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass249,716 miles (+9,277)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 249,716 miles
- Test number
- 201701784459
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,439 miles (+8,645)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 240,439 miles
- Test number
- 621882247435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,794 miles (+4,470)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 231,794 miles
- Test number
- 123519152658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,324 miles (+12,238)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 227,324 miles
- Test number
- 690620745340
- AdvisoryMinor Stone chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryUnder-Trays fitted front to rear obscuring some components
Pass215,086 miles (+51)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 215,086 miles
- Test number
- 608375907878
- AdvisoryBoot compartment full
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips on windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail215,035 miles (+6,376)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,035 miles
- Test number
- 952595895627
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Offside & Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot compartment full
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMinor stone chips on windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass208,659 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 208,659 miles
- Test number
- 781101327893
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail208,653 miles (+13,294)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,653 miles
- Test number
- 193228407826
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside & Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass195,359 miles (+17,796)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 195,359 miles
- Test number
- 660717438011
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFront both Tyre's slightly scrubbed on edges
- AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen
- AdvisoryMinor stone chip/damage on windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside & nearside rear Tyre's on 3.5mm
Pass177,563 miles (+10,378)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 177,563 miles
- Test number
- 962969895982
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Pass167,185 miles (+12,612)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 167,185 miles
- Test number
- 195950030039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,573 miles (+9,472)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 154,573 miles
- Test number
- 684824915933
- AdvisoryFront small chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components
Pass145,101 miles (+14,531)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 145,101 miles
- Test number
- 467965438134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,570 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2016
- Odometer
- 130,570 miles
- Test number
- 417051035134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LC12 OLH
- Does LC12 OLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OLH is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 OLH?
- The MOT on LC12 OLH is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 OLH done?
- LC12 OLH was recorded at 249,716 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 10,695 miles a year.
- Has LC12 OLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 OLH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC12 OLH 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 OLH find?
- LC12 OLH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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