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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 JVTMOT history

LS12 JVT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LS12 JVT grey 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,261 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JVT
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
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JVT was last recorded at 139,261 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,433 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,828 miles
Average per year
7,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,261 miles
  • 2025 – 130,433 miles
  • 2024 – 119,960 miles
  • 2023 – 114,649 miles
  • 2022 – 107,898 miles
  • 2020 – 97,682 miles
  • 2019 – 91,313 miles
  • 2018 – 85,571 miles
  • 2017 – 76,945 miles
  • 2016 – 67,669 miles
  • 2015 – 55,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,261 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,261 miles
    Test number
    893695311355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,433 miles (+10,473)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,433 miles
    Test number
    699055463658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    783149289254
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail119,958 miles (+5,309)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,958 miles
    Test number
    149847745359
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,649 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,649 miles
    Test number
    911553177371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,898 miles (+10,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    842964074004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth On Inner Edge Close To Showing Cords Starting To Crack. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,682 miles (+6,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,682 miles
    Test number
    139446703159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,313 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    902891118849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,571 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,571 miles
    Test number
    729223711020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,945 miles (+9,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    597288454035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass67,669 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    994335535772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail67,668 miles (+12,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    692144898203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass55,072 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    219527595069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake Warning Light On Dash.

Questions about LS12 JVT

Does LS12 JVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JVT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JVT?
The MOT on LS12 JVT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JVT done?
LS12 JVT was recorded at 139,261 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,458 miles a year.
Has LS12 JVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JVT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 JVT 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 JVT find?
LS12 JVT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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