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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 WUAMOT history

LS12 WUA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 188,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

LS12 WUA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
188,687 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WUA
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WUA was last recorded at 188,687 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 41,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,518 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
41,169 miles
Average per year
11,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,687 miles
  • 2023 – 147,518 miles
  • 2022 – 129,864 miles
  • 2021 – 123,950 miles
  • 2019 – 116,345 miles
  • 2018 – 111,434 miles
  • 2017 – 103,956 miles
  • 2016 – 94,245 miles
  • 2015 – 75,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,687 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear TYRE 4 SCREWS IN TREAD

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,687 miles (+41,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    188,687 miles
    Test number
    673414666904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,518 miles
    Test number
    886082398484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,818 miles (+17,954)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,818 miles
    Test number
    885517992983
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing one missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass129,864 miles (+5,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,864 miles
    Test number
    329639215743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass123,950 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,950 miles
    Test number
    748835884913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn moving across (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,345 miles
    Test number
    662575519651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,345 miles (+4,911)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,345 miles
    Test number
    158800755575
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,434 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    650028636167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,956 miles (+21)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,956 miles
    Test number
    935131890027
    • DangerousNearside Rear TYRE 4 SCREWS IN TREAD

  10. Fail103,935 miles (+9,690)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    924177621140
    • DangerousNearside Rear TYRE 4 SCREWS IN TREAD
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,245 miles (+18,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,245 miles
    Test number
    814024997693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

  12. Pass75,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,586 miles
    Test number
    658366895176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 WUA

Does LS12 WUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 WUA expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WUA?
The MOT on LS12 WUA expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 WUA done?
LS12 WUA was recorded at 188,687 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 11,284 miles a year.
Has LS12 WUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WUA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 WUA 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 WUA find?
LS12 WUA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside front driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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