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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UGNMOT history

LS12 UGN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2024.

LS12 UGN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2025
Mileage
173,800 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UGN was last recorded at 173,800 miles on 30 Dec 2024, 3,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,357 miles · 2 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,443 miles
Average per year
9,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,800 miles
  • 2023 – 170,357 miles
  • 2022 – 160,881 miles
  • 2021 – 157,230 miles
  • 2020 – 153,199 miles
  • 2019 – 144,927 miles
  • 2018 – 134,052 miles
  • 2017 – 121,930 miles
  • 2016 – 107,621 miles
  • 2015 – 90,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,800 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,800 miles (+3,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,800 miles
    Test number
    710551831825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,357 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,357 miles
    Test number
    970337313691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    569797005075
    • AdvisoryBrake pad w/light on

  4. Fail160,881 miles (+3,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,881 miles
    Test number
    576478164426
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad w/light on

  5. Pass157,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,230 miles
    Test number
    316401963900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,230 miles (+4,031)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,230 miles
    Test number
    587257824646
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass153,199 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,199 miles
    Test number
    851460055866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,189 miles (+8,262)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,189 miles
    Test number
    760954821475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    943578580212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,927 miles (+10,875)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    828006008121
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass134,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,052 miles
    Test number
    865846741669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail134,052 miles (+12,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,052 miles
    Test number
    663767804098
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,930 miles (+14,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    391399130747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    834464075164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail107,621 miles (+17,163)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    836089181893
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass90,458 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    801581566149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,183 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    195724635114
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteInner rear brake pads wearing low.

Questions about LS12 UGN

Does LS12 UGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 UGN expired on 29 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UGN?
The MOT on LS12 UGN expired on 29 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 UGN done?
LS12 UGN was recorded at 173,800 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2024, an average of 9,201 miles a year.
Has LS12 UGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UGN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 UGN 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 UGN find?
LS12 UGN passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted; rear coil spring corroded.

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