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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LD12 WNLMOT history

LD12 WNL is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LD12 WNL brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
151,638 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD12 WNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD12 WNL was last recorded at 151,638 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,817 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,821 miles
Average per year
9,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,638 miles
  • 2025 – 144,817 miles
  • 2024 – 128,589 miles
  • 2023 – 121,591 miles
  • 2021 – 114,038 miles
  • 2020 – 104,221 miles
  • 2019 – 92,583 miles
  • 2018 – 84,357 miles
  • 2017 – 76,077 miles
  • 2016 – 66,536 miles
  • 2015 – 45,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,638 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has condensation
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edge(s)worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,638 miles (+6,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    151,638 miles
    Test number
    613781931119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass144,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    791702922582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,817 miles (+91)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    179331590664
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball Joint dust cover twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,726 miles (+16,137)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,726 miles
    Test number
    777808309995
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,589 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,589 miles
    Test number
    478461670344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,587 miles (+6,996)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,587 miles
    Test number
    911827758277
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,591 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,591 miles
    Test number
    826709528397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,038 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,038 miles
    Test number
    635469702190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,221 miles (+11,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,221 miles
    Test number
    835333608120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,583 miles (+8,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    537710135529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,357 miles (+476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    291297206965
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edge(s)worn

  12. Fail83,881 miles (+7,804)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,881 miles
    Test number
    339530585852
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre inner and outer edge(s)worn

  13. Pass76,077 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,077 miles
    Test number
    229059643402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,536 miles (+21,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    963956428716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    277031915430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD12 WNL

Does LD12 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD12 WNL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD12 WNL?
The MOT on LD12 WNL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD12 WNL done?
LD12 WNL was recorded at 151,638 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 9,714 miles a year.
Has LD12 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD12 WNL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LD12 WNL 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 LD12 WNL find?
LD12 WNL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has condensation; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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