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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 JBUMOT history

LS12 JBU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 157,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LS12 JBU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,335 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JBU
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
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JBU was last recorded at 157,335 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,907 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,428 miles
Average per year
11,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,335 miles
  • 2025 – 148,907 miles
  • 2024 – 142,288 miles
  • 2023 – 130,418 miles
  • 2022 – 116,690 miles
  • 2021 – 104,287 miles
  • 2020 – 95,347 miles
  • 2019 – 82,194 miles
  • 2018 – 70,895 miles
  • 2017 – 49,393 miles
  • 2016 – 35,155 miles
  • 2015 – 27,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,335 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,335 miles (+8,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,335 miles
    Test number
    414722282323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,907 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,907 miles
    Test number
    106783956638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,288 miles (+11,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,288 miles
    Test number
    169484538747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,418 miles (+13,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,418 miles
    Test number
    401400185463
    • 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))

  5. Pass116,690 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,690 miles
    Test number
    826429534375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,689 miles (+12,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    506730199035
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,287 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    691320826287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,347 miles (+13,153)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,347 miles
    Test number
    385602547633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,194 miles (+11,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    308914423084
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass70,895 miles (+21,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    310794531090
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass49,393 miles (+14,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    357826689330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass35,155 miles (+7,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,155 miles
    Test number
    221149501588
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted

  13. Pass27,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    636917875099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 JBU

Does LS12 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JBU is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JBU?
The MOT on LS12 JBU is valid until 17 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 JBU done?
LS12 JBU was recorded at 157,335 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 11,181 miles a year.
Has LS12 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JBU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 JBU 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 JBU find?
LS12 JBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut outer wall; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm, and 3 more.

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