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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 USXMOT history

LP12 USX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LP12 USX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,804 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 USX
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
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 USX was last recorded at 149,804 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 5,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
143,875 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,929 miles
Average per year
9,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,804 miles
  • 2025 – 143,875 miles
  • 2024 – 138,529 miles
  • 2023 – 132,549 miles
  • 2022 – 127,119 miles
  • 2021 – 119,461 miles
  • 2019 – 105,057 miles
  • 2018 – 93,316 miles
  • 2016 – 66,947 miles
  • 2015 – 49,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,804 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,804 miles (+5,929)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,804 miles
    Test number
    258940746553
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass143,875 miles (+5,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    687327835975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,529 miles (+5,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,529 miles
    Test number
    832427453273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has a plastic coating that has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play on rack end ball joint.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe has a plastic coating that has become swollen. This may indicate corrosion beneath coating. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass132,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,549 miles
    Test number
    188009600693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail132,543 miles (+5,424)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    100930389395
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,119 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,119 miles
    Test number
    588253059531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    969588816271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,689 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,689 km
    Test number
    425706366087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,057 miles (+11,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,057 miles
    Test number
    839716567640
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges

  10. Pass93,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,316 miles
    Test number
    811438055627
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,690 km (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,690 km
    Test number
    840933245419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail131,592 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,592 km
    Test number
    136236983665
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass66,947 miles (+17,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    629691372131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass49,909 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,909 miles
    Test number
    155762385187
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront pad sensor fouling on wheel

Questions about LP12 USX

Does LP12 USX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 USX is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 USX?
The MOT on LP12 USX is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 USX done?
LP12 USX was recorded at 149,804 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 9,094 miles a year.
Has LP12 USX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 USX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 USX 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 USX find?
LP12 USX passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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