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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 PLUMOT history

LS12 PLU is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LS12 PLU blue 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 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,978 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PLU was last recorded at 148,978 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 6,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,981 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,997 miles
Average per year
8,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,978 miles
  • 2025 – 141,981 miles
  • 2024 – 134,987 miles
  • 2023 – 128,908 miles
  • 2022 – 118,390 miles
  • 2021 – 109,548 miles
  • 2020 – 105,159 miles
  • 2019 – 99,131 miles
  • 2018 – 94,619 miles
  • 2017 – 88,274 miles
  • 2016 – 82,858 miles
  • 2015 – 58,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,978 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,978 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    986241556068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail148,978 miles (+6,997)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    543033532727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass141,981 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,981 miles
    Test number
    393783031616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,987 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,987 miles
    Test number
    379706167303
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,908 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,908 miles
    Test number
    304540792389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,390 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,390 miles
    Test number
    186321421619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,548 miles (+4,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    489776925966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,159 miles (+6,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,159 miles
    Test number
    818073402157
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  9. Pass99,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    831884519661
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail99,131 miles (+4,512)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,131 miles
    Test number
    358675525552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService light is on

  11. Pass94,619 miles (+6,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,619 miles
    Test number
    965128805989
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass88,274 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    875835263852
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has some lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail88,274 miles (+5,416)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,274 miles
    Test number
    661862024865
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has some lift play. (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass82,858 miles (+24,542)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    897535354223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,316 miles
    Test number
    677642295112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 PLU

Does LS12 PLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PLU is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PLU?
The MOT on LS12 PLU is valid until 4 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 PLU done?
LS12 PLU was recorded at 148,978 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 8,272 miles a year.
Has LS12 PLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PLU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 PLU 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 PLU find?
LS12 PLU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front valve stem slightly damaged; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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