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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UFZMOT history

LS12 UFZ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
120,418 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UFZ
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
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UFZ was last recorded at 120,418 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 12,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,915 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,503 miles
Average per year
8,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,418 miles
  • 2024 – 107,915 miles
  • 2023 – 97,628 miles
  • 2022 – 86,104 miles
  • 2021 – 72,369 miles
  • 2020 – 70,903 miles
  • 2019 – 63,631 miles
  • 2018 – 57,947 miles
  • 2017 – 51,482 miles
  • 2016 – 43,890 miles
  • 2015 – 40,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,418 miles (+12,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,418 miles
    Test number
    340550049082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass107,915 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,915 miles
    Test number
    739420614842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail107,753 miles (+10,125)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    210541096549
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass97,628 miles (+11,524)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,628 miles
    Test number
    867550648230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass86,104 miles (+13,735)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,104 miles
    Test number
    564449187383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,369 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    692630444990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,903 miles (+7,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    153266130524
    • AdvisoryAdvise all tyres 3mm tread depth and rears cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads 70% worn
  8. Pass63,631 miles (+5,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,631 miles
    Test number
    730620760942
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre 4mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre on 5mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads 60% worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres cracking in treads
  9. Pass57,947 miles (+6,465)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,947 miles
    Test number
    530899150727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    544584724023
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres wearing outer edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear b/pads worn 70%
  11. Pass51,482 miles (+7,592)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    302062550120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,890 miles (+3,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    769767732208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass40,112 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    994403532063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    589664705190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UFZ

Does LS12 UFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 UFZ expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UFZ?
The MOT on LS12 UFZ expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 UFZ done?
LS12 UFZ was recorded at 120,418 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 8,264 miles a year.
Has LS12 UFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UFZ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 UFZ 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 UFZ find?
LS12 UFZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread.

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