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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 EAPMOT history

LL12 EAP is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 178,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LL12 EAP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,426 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 EAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 EAP was last recorded at 178,426 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,219 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,207 miles
Average per year
11,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,426 miles
  • 2025 – 169,219 miles
  • 2023 – 157,647 miles
  • 2022 – 140,262 miles
  • 2021 – 130,101 miles
  • 2020 – 117,976 miles
  • 2019 – 103,272 miles
  • 2018 – 91,547 miles
  • 2017 – 78,617 miles
  • 2016 – 65,644 miles
  • 2015 – 54,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear alloy wheel repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,426 miles (+9,207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,426 miles
    Test number
    235239362131
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,219 miles (+11,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,219 miles
    Test number
    121812168455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,647 miles (+17,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    483280129724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bushes slightly worn

  4. Pass140,262 miles (+10,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,262 miles
    Test number
    783357770647
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,101 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    895526677973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front alloy wheel repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy wheel repaired

  6. Fail130,100 miles (+12,124)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    941911927508
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy wheel repaired

  7. Pass117,976 miles (+14,704)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,976 miles
    Test number
    654697074187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all wheels, inner bead damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, outer sidewall wear and damage 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under sill covers,engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  8. Pass103,272 miles (+11,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,272 miles
    Test number
    464487041653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads 70% worn

  9. Pass91,547 miles (+12,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,547 miles
    Test number
    246859136260
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge

  10. Pass78,617 miles (+12,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,617 miles
    Test number
    549358531643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,644 miles (+11,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    433126149661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass54,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    567764335116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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 LL12 EAP

Does LL12 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 EAP is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 EAP?
The MOT on LL12 EAP is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 EAP done?
LL12 EAP was recorded at 178,426 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 11,649 miles a year.
Has LL12 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 EAP has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LL12 EAP 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 LL12 EAP find?
LL12 EAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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