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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 EHTMOT history

LS12 EHT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 201,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
201,089 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EHT
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
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EHT was last recorded at 201,089 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 17,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,010 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
17,079 miles
Average per year
11,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,089 miles
  • 2025 – 184,010 miles
  • 2024 – 172,213 miles
  • 2023 – 157,668 miles
  • 2022 – 151,234 miles
  • 2021 – 143,587 miles
  • 2020 – 136,502 miles
  • 2019 – 131,627 miles
  • 2018 – 123,741 miles
  • 2017 – 119,465 miles
  • 2016 – 102,051 miles
  • 2015 – 77,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,089 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,089 miles (+17,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    201,089 miles
    Test number
    771606062003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass184,010 miles (+11,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,010 miles
    Test number
    906346473428
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass172,213 miles (+14,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    172,213 miles
    Test number
    991966177997
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Pass157,668 miles (+6,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,668 miles
    Test number
    291100132195
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass151,234 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,234 miles
    Test number
    369624193687
    • AdvisoryEmissions were tested and met but dsm could not read the reading
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail200,757 miles (+57,170)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,757 miles
    Test number
    182949983454
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions were tested and met but dsm could not read the reading
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass143,587 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    491625248379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,502 miles (+4,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    190349437570
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass131,627 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,627 miles
    Test number
    740707695801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,741 miles (+4,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,741 miles
    Test number
    510459519289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass119,465 miles (+17,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    633130238908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass102,051 miles (+24,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    775748260741
    • 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)
  13. Pass77,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    687937495086
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS12 EHT

Does LS12 EHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EHT is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EHT?
The MOT on LS12 EHT is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EHT done?
LS12 EHT was recorded at 201,089 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 11,020 miles a year.
Has LS12 EHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EHT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 EHT 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 EHT find?
LS12 EHT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; undertray fitted.

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