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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 FVBMOT history

LS12 FVB is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LS12 FVB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,055 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FVB
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 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FVB was last recorded at 144,055 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,980 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,075 miles
Average per year
10,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,055 miles
  • 2025 – 139,980 miles
  • 2024 – 137,163 miles
  • 2023 – 132,661 miles
  • 2022 – 128,273 miles
  • 2021 – 113,234 miles
  • 2020 – 94,691 miles
  • 2019 – 83,644 miles
  • 2018 – 71,157 miles
  • 2017 – 55,121 miles
  • 2016 – 35,821 miles
  • 2015 – 26,373 miles
  • 2014 – 14,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,055 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,055 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    632009959977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,055 miles (+4,075)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    556809591396
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,980 miles (+2,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,980 miles
    Test number
    353026004672
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,163 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,163 miles
    Test number
    133278278818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,661 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,661 miles
    Test number
    908120367800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,273 miles (+15,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    301196616971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,234 miles
    Test number
    451697822545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,234 miles (+18,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,234 miles
    Test number
    409447196299
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass94,691 miles (+11,047)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,691 miles
    Test number
    472216185949
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass83,644 miles (+12,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    265927008319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass71,157 miles (+16,036)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    209471895429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,121 miles (+19,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,121 miles
    Test number
    164091230460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass35,821 miles (+9,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,821 miles
    Test number
    716192105356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,373 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,373 miles
    Test number
    794715923236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    14,638 miles
    Test number
    356747404361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 FVB

Does LS12 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FVB is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FVB?
The MOT on LS12 FVB is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 FVB done?
LS12 FVB was recorded at 144,055 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 10,844 miles a year.
Has LS12 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FVB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 FVB 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 FVB find?
LS12 FVB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear exhaust mounting defective; offside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.

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