BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LL12 ZWZMOT history
LL12 ZWZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 215,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 215,431 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 ZWZ
- 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
- 6 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 ZWZ was last recorded at 215,431 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 215,428 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 12,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,431 miles
- 2025 – 207,540 miles
- 2024 – 202,313 miles
- 2023 – 197,168 miles
- 2022 – 188,100 miles
- 2021 – 178,869 miles
- 2020 – 174,111 miles
- 2019 – 170,880 miles
- 2017 – 139,535 miles
- 2016 – 113,623 miles
- 2015 – 84,867 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,431 miles
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE WALL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,431 miles (+3)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 215,431 miles
- Test number
- 792856757974
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail215,428 miles (+7,888)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,428 miles
- Test number
- 794743668637
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass207,540 miles (+5,227)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 207,540 miles
- Test number
- 157542247869
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass202,313 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 202,313 miles
- Test number
- 270570739154
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass197,168 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 197,168 miles
- Test number
- 487852752057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail197,165 miles (+9,065)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,165 miles
- Test number
- 336814235483
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,100 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 188,100 miles
- Test number
- 399307930412
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Fail188,096 miles (+9,227)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,096 miles
- Test number
- 504269520157
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,869 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 178,869 miles
- Test number
- 636791091365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,866 miles (+4,755)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,866 miles
- Test number
- 599929059366
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,111 miles (+3,231)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 174,111 miles
- Test number
- 198061301557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,880 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 170,880 miles
- Test number
- 307780367580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,770 miles (+31,235)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,770 miles
- Test number
- 277110968500
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,535 miles (+25,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 139,535 miles
- Test number
- 904187990096
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavily worn inner edges, nail. n/s/r also (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 113,623 miles
- Test number
- 291404349712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,623 miles (+28,756)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,623 miles
- Test number
- 486817104203
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working angel eye (1.1.A.3b)
Pass84,867 miles (+9,661)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 84,867 miles
- Test number
- 143142262441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 75,206 miles
- Test number
- 957211585188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL12 ZWZ
- Does LL12 ZWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 ZWZ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 ZWZ?
- The MOT on LL12 ZWZ is valid until 4 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 ZWZ done?
- LL12 ZWZ was recorded at 215,431 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 12,446 miles a year.
- Has LL12 ZWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 ZWZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 ZWZ 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 ZWZ find?
- LL12 ZWZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front position lamp incorrect colour both sides.
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