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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 PLXMOT history

LS12 PLX is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

LS12 PLX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
140,612 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PLX was last recorded at 140,612 miles on 9 Sept 2023, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,492 miles · 2 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
7,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,612 miles
  • 2022 – 140,492 miles
  • 2021 – 136,279 miles
  • 2020 – 131,141 miles
  • 2019 – 119,657 miles
  • 2018 – 112,311 miles
  • 2017 – 111,211 miles
  • 2016 – 103,369 miles
  • 2015 – 77,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,612 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,612 miles
    Test number
    656036974848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail140,608 miles (+116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    525587321237
    • MajorNearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass140,492 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,492 miles
    Test number
    435131936755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    136,279 miles
    Test number
    216088538975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,279 miles (+5,138)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,279 miles
    Test number
    311051828283
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,141 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,141 miles
    Test number
    616200168840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    892471350364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail119,650 miles (+7,339)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    769801566307
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass112,311 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,311 miles
    Test number
    696055730421
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,297 miles (+1,086)6 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,297 miles
    Test number
    805505330199
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass111,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,211 miles
    Test number
    579206018589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,211 miles (+4,086)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,211 miles
    Test number
    831228636393
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass107,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    457555040182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,125 miles (+2,018)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    631099201146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass105,107 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    345914591416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass103,369 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,369 miles
    Test number
    933626400904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass101,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    850752787056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,707 miles (+24,541)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,707 miles
    Test number
    354889419841
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass77,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    879515675036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 PLX

Does LS12 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 PLX expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PLX?
The MOT on LS12 PLX expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 PLX done?
LS12 PLX was recorded at 140,612 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 7,478 miles a year.
Has LS12 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PLX has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 PLX 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 PLX find?
LS12 PLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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