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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UGVMOT history

LS12 UGV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

LS12 UGV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
137,352 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UGV was last recorded at 137,352 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,770 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
11,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,352 miles
  • 2023 – 135,770 miles
  • 2022 – 133,460 miles
  • 2021 – 125,299 miles
  • 2020 – 105,907 miles
  • 2019 – 88,228 miles
  • 2018 – 64,591 miles
  • 2017 – 54,577 miles
  • 2016 – 40,818 miles
  • 2015 – 32,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,352 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,352 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    496076207676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,770 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,770 miles
    Test number
    635638676121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,460 miles (+8,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,460 miles
    Test number
    829711641951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,299 miles
    Test number
    698668691122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail125,297 miles (+19,390)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,297 miles
    Test number
    424588310922
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,907 miles (+17,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,907 miles
    Test number
    130766277830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    539057559480
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Fail88,228 miles (+23,637)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,228 miles
    Test number
    511540947086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass64,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    953978770463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,581 miles (+10,004)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    205774360954
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass54,577 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    867563498622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail54,520 miles (+13,702)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    554549828266
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass40,818 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    720051950456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,105 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,105 miles
    Test number
    478628095128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder vehicle cover front to rear

Questions about LS12 UGV

Does LS12 UGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 UGV expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UGV?
The MOT on LS12 UGV expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 UGV done?
LS12 UGV was recorded at 137,352 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 11,283 miles a year.
Has LS12 UGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UGV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 UGV 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 UGV find?
LS12 UGV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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