BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 XXRMOT history
LS12 XXR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 98,482 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,932 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XXR
- 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
- 14 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XXR was last recorded at 98,482 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 7,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,143 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,339 miles
- Average per year
- 5,932 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,482 miles
- 2025 – 91,143 miles
- 2024 – 85,750 miles
- 2023 – 81,152 miles
- 2022 – 75,588 miles
- 2021 – 67,436 miles
- 2020 – 61,526 miles
- 2019 – 56,296 miles
- 2018 – 50,695 miles
- 2017 – 42,607 miles
- 2016 – 39,602 miles
- 2015 – 31,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,482 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear diff leaking oil, not badly,
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,482 miles (+7,339)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 98,482 miles
- Test number
- 320232360157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,143 miles (+5,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 91,143 miles
- Test number
- 387778922254
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside ball joints have play boarder line pass need to changed before next mot (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and uneven pad wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass85,750 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 85,750 miles
- Test number
- 912638276691
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,152 miles (+5,564)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,152 miles
- Test number
- 885353190329
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,588 miles (+93)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 75,588 miles
- Test number
- 372424723347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil, not badly,
Fail75,495 miles (+8,059)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,495 miles
- Test number
- 873925153061
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested May cause further damage, already rubbing on disc (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil, not badly,
Pass67,436 miles (+5,910)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 736532863603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,526 miles (+5,230)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,526 miles
- Test number
- 582258849847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,296 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,296 miles
- Test number
- 547952079260
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail56,247 miles (+5,552)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,247 miles
- Test number
- 708885312345
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,695 miles (+8,088)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 50,695 miles
- Test number
- 351414941248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,607 miles (+3,005)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 42,607 miles
- Test number
- 459974175489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,602 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 39,602 miles
- Test number
- 595263179773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,548 miles (+7,561)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,548 miles
- Test number
- 688469715372
- AdvisoryHeadlamp convertors fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass31,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 31,987 miles
- Test number
- 299436445105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,987 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,987 miles
- Test number
- 595806945135
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Questions about LS12 XXR
- Does LS12 XXR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XXR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XXR?
- The MOT on LS12 XXR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XXR done?
- LS12 XXR was recorded at 98,482 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,932 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XXR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XXR 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 XXR find?
- LS12 XXR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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