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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 EHPMOT history

LS12 EHP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LS12 EHP black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,046 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EHP
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
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EHP was last recorded at 143,046 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,064 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
7,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,046 miles
  • 2024 – 138,064 miles
  • 2023 – 125,531 miles
  • 2022 – 117,594 miles
  • 2021 – 106,227 miles
  • 2020 – 100,399 miles
  • 2019 – 94,832 miles
  • 2018 – 86,634 miles
  • 2017 – 79,341 miles
  • 2016 – 73,502 miles
  • 2015 – 62,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,046 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,046 miles (+4,982)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,046 miles
    Test number
    448668215688
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing

  2. Pass138,064 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,064 miles
    Test number
    960380830351
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,064 miles (+12,533)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,064 miles
    Test number
    803594966488
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,531 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    641664535743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    893130608802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,594 miles (+11,367)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,594 miles
    Test number
    630796674907
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass106,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    867710616451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,227 miles (+5,828)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    566023066569
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear bottom outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass100,399 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,399 miles
    Test number
    212633536926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,398 miles (+5,566)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    679818870592
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass94,832 miles (+50)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,832 miles
    Test number
    398354232665
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,782 miles (+8,148)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    990505298265
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    322125225310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail86,634 miles (+7,293)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,634 miles
    Test number
    739893657933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure in light (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass79,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    897619574642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail79,341 miles (+5,839)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    198268736602
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass73,502 miles (+11,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    103124249747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads getting low

  18. Pass62,265 miles (+187)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    935795685054
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn to limit (change asap)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre incorrect fitment (non runflat tyre)

  19. Fail62,078 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    826479275048
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre worn to limit (change asap)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads worn

Questions about LS12 EHP

Does LS12 EHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EHP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EHP?
The MOT on LS12 EHP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EHP done?
LS12 EHP was recorded at 143,046 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,552 miles a year.
Has LS12 EHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EHP has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 EHP 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 LS12 EHP find?
LS12 EHP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front lower inner; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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