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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBCMOT history

LL12 VBC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 168,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LL12 VBC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,540 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBC was last recorded at 168,540 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,210 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
9,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,540 miles
  • 2025 – 167,210 miles
  • 2024 – 166,785 miles
  • 2023 – 158,348 miles
  • 2022 – 145,878 miles
  • 2021 – 137,248 miles
  • 2020 – 128,897 miles
  • 2019 – 121,231 miles
  • 2016 – 82,819 miles
  • 2015 – 61,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,540 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass168,540 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,540 miles
    Test number
    606003239146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,210 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,210 miles
    Test number
    699107829133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,785 miles (+8,437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,785 miles
    Test number
    788736272491
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,348 miles (+12,470)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,348 miles
    Test number
    997820693830
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,878 miles (+8,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,878 miles
    Test number
    756779333624
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,248 miles (+8,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,248 miles
    Test number
    959131273381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  7. Pass128,897 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,897 miles
    Test number
    600717995903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,872 miles (+7,641)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    751941617890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,231 miles
    Test number
    439334856357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,570 km (+24,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,570 km
    Test number
    845257083411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass150,965 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,965 km
    Test number
    318017126982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,819 miles (+21,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,819 miles
    Test number
    266800833747
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass61,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    667166625140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 VBC

Does LL12 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBC is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBC?
The MOT on LL12 VBC is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VBC done?
LL12 VBC was recorded at 168,540 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 9,449 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBC 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 VBC find?
LL12 VBC passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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