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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LS12 XXWMOT history

LS12 XXW is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 141,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LS12 XXW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,776 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XXW was last recorded at 141,776 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,119 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,657 miles
Average per year
7,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,776 miles
  • 2024 – 136,119 miles
  • 2023 – 130,139 miles
  • 2022 – 121,979 miles
  • 2021 – 116,958 miles
  • 2020 – 110,248 miles
  • 2019 – 102,221 miles
  • 2018 – 92,649 miles
  • 2016 – 79,880 miles
  • 2015 – 58,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,776 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,776 miles (+5,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    545569452469
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,119 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,119 miles
    Test number
    603880233526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,458 miles (+3,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    372878935864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,139 miles (+8,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    802545919834
    • 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))

  5. Pass121,979 miles (+5,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    973712300556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,958 miles (+6,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    316133347689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass110,248 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,248 miles
    Test number
    882400703365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,221 miles (+9,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    226767021975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    137951973359
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail92,649 miles (+12,769)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,649 miles
    Test number
    246813775799
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass79,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    861210653381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,874 miles (+21,425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    351061708049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,449 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,449 miles
    Test number
    469273405187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS12 XXW

Does LS12 XXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XXW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XXW?
The MOT on LS12 XXW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XXW done?
LS12 XXW was recorded at 141,776 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 7,792 miles a year.
Has LS12 XXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XXW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 XXW 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 XXW find?
LS12 XXW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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