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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 KPTMOT history

LP12 KPT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LP12 KPT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,761 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 KPT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 KPT was last recorded at 159,761 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 15,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,043 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,718 miles
Average per year
12,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,761 miles
  • 2025 – 144,043 miles
  • 2024 – 135,665 miles
  • 2023 – 120,154 miles
  • 2022 – 101,477 miles
  • 2021 – 91,970 miles
  • 2020 – 76,201 miles
  • 2019 – 76,038 miles
  • 2018 – 63,418 miles
  • 2017 – 45,179 miles
  • 2016 – 40,432 miles
  • 2015 – 30,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,761 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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 tyres wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,761 miles (+15,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,761 miles
    Test number
    560746407915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,043 miles (+8,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,043 miles
    Test number
    629828747559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,665 miles (+15,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    823504638353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,154 miles (+18,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    109994050258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,477 miles (+9,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    914365682721
    • AdvisoryUndertray/covers fitted entire length of vehicle

  6. Pass91,970 miles (+15,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,970 miles
    Test number
    344937968245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

  7. Pass76,201 miles (+163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    767999332915
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  8. Fail76,038 miles (+8,242)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    473530534147
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  9. Pass67,796 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,796 miles
    Test number
    582312998915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,418 miles (+18,239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,418 miles
    Test number
    587267658017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    942581098899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,179 miles (+4,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    361734177153
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass40,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    212932120822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,432 miles (+627)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    501457710756
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass39,805 miles (+9,021)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    539456566173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,784 miles
    Test number
    869766895185
    • 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 LP12 KPT

Does LP12 KPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 KPT is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 KPT?
The MOT on LP12 KPT is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 KPT done?
LP12 KPT was recorded at 159,761 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 12,033 miles a year.
Has LP12 KPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 KPT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LP12 KPT 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 KPT find?
LP12 KPT passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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