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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VVAMOT history

LT12 VVA is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 153,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
153,628 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VVA was last recorded at 153,628 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 16,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,125 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
16,503 miles
Average per year
9,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,628 miles
  • 2024 – 137,125 miles
  • 2023 – 129,036 miles
  • 2022 – 124,024 miles
  • 2021 – 110,791 miles
  • 2020 – 104,823 miles
  • 2019 – 90,039 miles
  • 2018 – 80,726 miles
  • 2017 – 73,964 miles
  • 2016 – 65,094 miles
  • 2015 – 53,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,628 miles

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,628 miles (+16,503)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    843518215249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,125 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,125 miles
    Test number
    415523292036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,036 miles (+5,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,036 miles
    Test number
    338526777475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,024 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,024 miles
    Test number
    147819431297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,791 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    612392379691
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail110,791 miles (+5,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,791 miles
    Test number
    185908911451
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,823 miles (+58)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    952949708953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail104,765 miles (+14,726)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,765 miles
    Test number
    488108666665
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass90,039 miles (+9,313)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    531232265250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass80,726 miles (+6,762)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    149519014514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,964 miles (+8,870)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    743737508530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    306642073836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,094 miles (+11,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,094 miles
    Test number
    278038670337
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,617 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    655783485021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,572 miles
    Test number
    978822765011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VVA

Does LT12 VVA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VVA expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VVA?
The MOT on LT12 VVA expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VVA done?
LT12 VVA was recorded at 153,628 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 9,643 miles a year.
Has LT12 VVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VVA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 VVA 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 LT12 VVA find?
LT12 VVA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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