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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 TVVMOT history

LS12 TVV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LS12 TVV 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,690 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TVV
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
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TVV was last recorded at 160,690 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 7,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,968 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,722 miles
Average per year
11,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,690 miles
  • 2025 – 152,968 miles
  • 2024 – 145,781 miles
  • 2023 – 133,340 miles
  • 2022 – 130,728 miles
  • 2021 – 120,993 miles
  • 2019 – 99,468 miles
  • 2018 – 82,158 miles
  • 2017 – 63,803 miles
  • 2016 – 44,000 miles
  • 2015 – 31,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,690 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,690 miles (+7,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,690 miles
    Test number
    201431812684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    734083766365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail152,968 miles (+7,187)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,968 miles
    Test number
    409474032018
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass145,781 miles (+12,441)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    738383337403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,340 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,340 miles
    Test number
    670444730588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail133,339 miles (+2,611)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,339 miles
    Test number
    199166337283
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,728 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,728 miles
    Test number
    978961683340
    • AdvisoryREAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
    • AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
    • AdvisoryVIBRATION FROM TRANSMISSION.

  8. Fail130,727 miles (+9,734)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,727 miles
    Test number
    103831925473
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING WRONG. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested HEAD LIGHT LEVELING NOT CHECKED . (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACING WRONG. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL CHANGE ,BRAKE FLUID CHANGE,FRONT PAD CHANGE ON DASH.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE VERY LOW. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
    • AdvisoryVIBRATION FROM TRANSMISSION.

  9. Pass120,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,993 miles
    Test number
    844359393536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,993 miles (+21,525)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,993 miles
    Test number
    525047374924
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  11. Pass99,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    350158380306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,468 miles (+17,310)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    662612818932
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed DO NOT DRIVE VERY DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Due to headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear registration plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Marked in yellow

  13. Pass82,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    849569973288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,158 miles (+18,355)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    495388963852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass63,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    371151052269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,803 miles (+19,803)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    359580651815
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass44,000 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    599000610592
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Fail43,999 miles (+1,774)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    599025605281
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass42,225 miles (+10,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,225 miles
    Test number
    547488935788
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  20. Pass31,611 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    149280475071
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 TVV

Does LS12 TVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TVV is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TVV?
The MOT on LS12 TVV is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TVV done?
LS12 TVV was recorded at 160,690 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 11,734 miles a year.
Has LS12 TVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TVV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 TVV 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 TVV find?
LS12 TVV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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