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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AYZMOT history

LP12 AYZ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,761 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AYZ
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 AYZ was last recorded at 71,761 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,955 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,806 miles
Average per year
5,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,761 miles
  • 2025 – 64,955 miles
  • 2024 – 59,760 miles
  • 2023 – 49,449 miles
  • 2022 – 44,881 miles
  • 2021 – 40,270 miles
  • 2020 – 34,620 miles
  • 2019 – 28,188 miles
  • 2018 – 23,746 miles
  • 2017 – 20,759 miles
  • 2016 – 16,568 miles
  • 2015 – 12,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,761 miles (+6,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    884929653815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass64,955 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    479074634675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,953 miles (+5,193)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,953 miles
    Test number
    886935212721
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,760 miles
    Test number
    452012716112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,759 miles (+4,310)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,759 miles
    Test number
    689767716357
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass49,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    338204594242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail49,449 miles (+4,568)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,449 miles
    Test number
    435351574171
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,881 miles (+4,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    512629338261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,270 miles (+5,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    728206337606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,620 miles (+6,432)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    578338754224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,188 miles (+4,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    666884153902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass23,746 miles (+2,987)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    567840771265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    241286761825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,759 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    524390151000
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass16,568 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,568 miles
    Test number
    511030005926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass12,683 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,683 miles
    Test number
    966838945107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP12 AYZ

Does LP12 AYZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AYZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AYZ?
The MOT on LP12 AYZ is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 AYZ done?
LP12 AYZ was recorded at 71,761 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 5,215 miles a year.
Has LP12 AYZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 AYZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 AYZ 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 LP12 AYZ find?
LP12 AYZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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