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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR12 JZXMOT history

LR12 JZX is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 212,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LR12 JZX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
212,055 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 JZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 JZX was last recorded at 212,055 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 20,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,890 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20,165 miles
Average per year
12,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,055 miles
  • 2024 – 191,890 miles
  • 2023 – 184,942 miles
  • 2022 – 177,815 miles
  • 2021 – 171,869 miles
  • 2020 – 153,059 miles
  • 2019 – 132,583 miles
  • 2018 – 124,655 miles
  • 2017 – 117,652 miles
  • 2016 – 106,896 miles
  • 2015 – 80,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,055 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,055 miles (+20,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    212,055 miles
    Test number
    113466223714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,890 miles (+6,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    191,890 miles
    Test number
    416435531370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass184,942 miles (+7,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    184,942 miles
    Test number
    211793012624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,815 miles (+5,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    177,815 miles
    Test number
    704546543152
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,869 miles (+18,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,869 miles
    Test number
    578065460078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,059 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    153,059 miles
    Test number
    921103440981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,050 miles (+20,467)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,050 miles
    Test number
    961491416041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,583 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    132,583 miles
    Test number
    210045586728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,655 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    515482922507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,652 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,652 miles
    Test number
    250268930830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,548 miles (+10,652)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    116364879928
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass106,896 miles (+26,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    973337485539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass80,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    349212185081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,467 miles2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    287372685039
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wipers juddering
    • NoteN/S Differential seal leaking
    • NoteO/S Differential seal leaking

Questions about LR12 JZX

Does LR12 JZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR12 JZX expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR12 JZX?
The MOT on LR12 JZX expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR12 JZX done?
LR12 JZX was recorded at 212,055 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 12,903 miles a year.
Has LR12 JZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 JZX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LR12 JZX 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 LR12 JZX find?
LR12 JZX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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