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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UHNMOT history

LS12 UHN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 209,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS12 UHN black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
209,796 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHN
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
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHN was last recorded at 209,796 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 16,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,870 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,926 miles
Average per year
13,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,796 miles
  • 2025 – 192,870 miles
  • 2024 – 180,266 miles
  • 2023 – 166,770 miles
  • 2022 – 156,674 miles
  • 2021 – 147,842 miles
  • 2020 – 138,544 miles
  • 2019 – 126,672 miles
  • 2018 – 108,563 miles
  • 2017 – 90,872 miles
  • 2016 – 78,250 miles
  • 2015 – 57,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
  • AdvisoryNearside condensation inside headlight
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
  • AdvisoryCovers and trays

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.

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,796 miles (+16,926)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    209,796 miles
    Test number
    268785572848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside condensation inside headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays

  2. Pass192,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,870 miles
    Test number
    726324883054
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  3. Fail192,870 miles (+12,604)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,870 miles
    Test number
    128037674008
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  4. Pass180,266 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,266 miles
    Test number
    852222387399
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  5. Fail180,265 miles (+13,495)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,265 miles
    Test number
    436687251424
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  6. Pass166,770 miles (+10,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    817476903959
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  7. Pass156,674 miles (+8,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,674 miles
    Test number
    330056382400
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm ** both sides ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  8. Pass147,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,842 miles
    Test number
    631310609140
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  9. Fail147,842 miles (+9,298)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,842 miles
    Test number
    196228807733
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass138,544 miles (+11,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    630506328661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,672 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    223132873542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail124,733 miles (+16,170)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,733 miles
    Test number
    162431361575
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass108,563 miles (+17,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,563 miles
    Test number
    734907187266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    948627349237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,872 miles (+2,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    228306781715
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    336667492279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail88,174 miles (+9,924)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    682288280420
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass78,250 miles (+21,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    152854280920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  19. Pass57,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,140 miles
    Test number
    226780845099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UHN

Does LS12 UHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UHN is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHN?
The MOT on LS12 UHN is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UHN done?
LS12 UHN was recorded at 209,796 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 13,070 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHN 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 UHN find?
LS12 UHN passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre wearing outer edge; nearside condensation inside headlight, and 3 more.

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