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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 PGKMOT history

LT12 PGK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
176,000 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 PGK
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 PGK was last recorded at 176,000 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2018: 124,871 miles, lower than 124,915 miles on 3 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,778 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,222 miles
Average per year
11,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,000 miles
  • 2025 – 172,778 miles
  • 2024 – 165,736 miles
  • 2023 – 161,923 miles
  • 2022 – 155,275 miles
  • 2021 – 145,970 miles
  • 2020 – 136,215 miles
  • 2018 – 124,871 miles
  • 2017 – 124,915 miles
  • 2016 – 91,037 miles
  • 2015 – 70,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,000 miles (+3,222)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    176,000 miles
    Test number
    694355689139
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass172,778 miles (+7,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,778 miles
    Test number
    892131395698
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,736 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,736 miles
    Test number
    303493723295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,923 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,923 miles
    Test number
    238367856095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,275 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,275 miles
    Test number
    390855298861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,970 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,970 miles
    Test number
    562183939910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass136,215 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,215 miles
    Test number
    147032554979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,871 miles (-44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,871 miles
    Test number
    943167406943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder/upper tray fitted

  9. Pass124,915 miles (+18,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,915 miles
    Test number
    644748108857
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  10. Pass106,731 miles (+15,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    443560925680
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,037 miles (+15,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,037 miles
    Test number
    946427927785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,847 miles (+5,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,847 miles
    Test number
    554318489632
    • AdvisoryEmission tested was too clean
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass70,384 miles (+18,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    556767896016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail52,315 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    247289045492
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass52,315 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,315 miles
    Test number
    427419245141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,107 miles
    Test number
    305922845097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LT12 PGK

Does LT12 PGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 PGK is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 PGK?
The MOT on LT12 PGK is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 PGK done?
LT12 PGK was recorded at 176,000 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 11,096 miles a year.
Has LT12 PGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 PGK has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2015.
Has the mileage on LT12 PGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 PGK find?
LT12 PGK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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