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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 SSUMOT history

LS62 SSU is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 251,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LS62 SSU blue 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
251,572 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 SSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 SSU was last recorded at 251,572 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 10,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,454 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,118 miles
Average per year
14,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,572 miles
  • 2025 – 241,454 miles
  • 2024 – 233,441 miles
  • 2023 – 222,191 miles
  • 2022 – 212,874 miles
  • 2020 – 196,385 miles
  • 2019 – 171,304 miles
  • 2018 – 128,497 miles
  • 2017 – 116,464 miles
  • 2016 – 110,920 miles
  • 2015 – 91,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,572 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass251,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    251,572 miles
    Test number
    521577266463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,570 miles (+10,116)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,570 miles
    Test number
    173606840755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all 4 tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
  3. Pass241,454 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,454 miles
    Test number
    122513004198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail241,446 miles (+8,005)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,446 miles
    Test number
    697105043065
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass233,441 miles (+11,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    233,441 miles
    Test number
    332732077266
    • AdvisoryAll four road tyres are worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded
  6. Pass222,191 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    222,191 miles
    Test number
    177118191633
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  7. Fail222,191 miles (+9,317)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,191 miles
    Test number
    135459794829
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Front pads low (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  8. Pass212,874 miles (+16,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    212,874 miles
    Test number
    323893295417
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall but had temp repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass196,385 miles (+25,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,385 miles
    Test number
    212081061751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass171,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,304 miles
    Test number
    863892614487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail171,304 miles (+42,807)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,304 miles
    Test number
    494603288923
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass128,497 miles (+12,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,497 miles
    Test number
    971216766953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass116,464 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,464 miles
    Test number
    706006557882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,920 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    766375051178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,251 miles (+18,638)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    602909131117
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass91,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    778213810522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 SSU

Does LS62 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 SSU is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 SSU?
The MOT on LS62 SSU is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 SSU done?
LS62 SSU was recorded at 251,572 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 14,512 miles a year.
Has LS62 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 SSU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS62 SSU 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 LS62 SSU find?
LS62 SSU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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