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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 KATMOT history

LL12 KAT is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LL12 KAT white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,893 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KAT was last recorded at 77,893 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,291 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,602 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,893 miles
  • 2024 – 73,291 miles
  • 2023 – 68,571 miles
  • 2022 – 64,738 miles
  • 2021 – 58,864 miles
  • 2020 – 54,442 miles
  • 2019 – 50,682 miles
  • 2018 – 46,047 miles
  • 2017 – 42,027 miles
  • 2016 – 37,559 miles
  • 2015 – 31,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    654275192988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,893 miles (+4,602)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    263270163882
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass73,291 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,291 miles
    Test number
    547716059547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,571 miles (+3,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    656644906839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass64,738 miles (+5,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,738 miles
    Test number
    277900688773
    • 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))
  6. Pass58,864 miles (+4,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    761509763776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    183812768978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,442 miles (+3,760)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    548154833197
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass50,682 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    569367299219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,047 miles (+4,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,047 miles
    Test number
    223783257944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass42,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    647051753202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail42,027 miles (+4,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,027 miles
    Test number
    870988349370
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass37,559 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,559 miles
    Test number
    722676469034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,827 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,827 miles
    Test number
    929132947882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,161 miles
    Test number
    977424545043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 KAT

Does LL12 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KAT is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KAT?
The MOT on LL12 KAT is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KAT done?
LL12 KAT was recorded at 77,893 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has LL12 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KAT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 KAT 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 KAT find?
LL12 KAT passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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