BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 ZYBMOT history
LS12 ZYB is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 146,926 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 ZYB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 ZYB was last recorded at 146,926 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 146,919 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,926 miles
- 2025 – 134,438 miles
- 2024 – 131,991 miles
- 2023 – 128,652 miles
- 2022 – 123,487 miles
- 2021 – 119,492 miles
- 2020 – 108,414 miles
- 2019 – 98,853 miles
- 2018 – 90,765 miles
- 2017 – 84,051 miles
- 2016 – 75,008 miles
- 2015 – 58,142 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,926 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,926 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 146,926 miles
- Test number
- 448585029441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail146,919 miles (+12,481)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,919 miles
- Test number
- 877665313330
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,438 miles (+2,447)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 134,438 miles
- Test number
- 649116969964
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,991 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 131,991 miles
- Test number
- 742364417833
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail131,990 miles (+3,338)3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,990 miles
- Test number
- 461222969317
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass128,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,652 miles
- Test number
- 559411360965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,652 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,652 miles
- Test number
- 511320922357
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail128,652 miles (+5,165)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,652 miles
- Test number
- 736788041701
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,487 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 123,487 miles
- Test number
- 174944325007
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass119,492 miles (+11,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,492 miles
- Test number
- 447642969887
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,414 miles (+9,561)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 108,414 miles
- Test number
- 736524727254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,853 miles (+8,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 98,853 miles
- Test number
- 162790099786
- 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))
Pass90,765 miles (+6,714)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 90,765 miles
- Test number
- 490670557355
- AdvisoryFront discs and pads worn
Pass84,051 miles (+9,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,051 miles
- Test number
- 572863583412
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,008 miles (+16,866)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,008 miles
- Test number
- 449905722956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,142 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 58,142 miles
- Test number
- 865350245174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 ZYB
- Does LS12 ZYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZYB is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 ZYB?
- The MOT on LS12 ZYB is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 ZYB done?
- LS12 ZYB was recorded at 146,926 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,313 miles a year.
- Has LS12 ZYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 ZYB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 ZYB 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 ZYB find?
- LS12 ZYB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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