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BMW 520

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VVRMOT history

LT12 VVR is a green diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 216,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
216,924 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VVR was last recorded at 216,924 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 17,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,002 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
17,922 miles
Average per year
13,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,924 miles
  • 2023 – 199,002 miles
  • 2022 – 186,566 miles
  • 2021 – 172,418 miles
  • 2019 – 153,494 miles
  • 2018 – 145,222 miles
  • 2017 – 127,332 miles
  • 2016 – 115,106 miles
  • 2015 – 92,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,924 miles
  • AdvisoryRear tyres close to marker bars

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

10 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,924 miles (+17,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    216,924 miles
    Test number
    812216505464
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to marker bars
  2. Pass199,002 miles (+12,436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,002 miles
    Test number
    318108235821
    • AdvisoryFront Discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront Pads low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlight condensed up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bottom arm bush to shocker deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in track rod end
  3. Pass186,566 miles (+14,148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    186,566 miles
    Test number
    960805789231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,418 miles (+18,924)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,418 miles
    Test number
    498177881427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,494 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,494 miles
    Test number
    311494628473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,222 miles (+17,890)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,222 miles
    Test number
    407395313070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,332 miles (+12,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,332 miles
    Test number
    312454167782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,106 miles (+22,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,106 miles
    Test number
    723132938246
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  9. Pass92,752 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    508428165034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail92,751 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    245405465018
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 VVR

Does LT12 VVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VVR expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VVR?
The MOT on LT12 VVR expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VVR done?
LT12 VVR was recorded at 216,924 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 13,891 miles a year.
Has LT12 VVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VVR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on LT12 VVR 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 VVR find?
LT12 VVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyres close to marker bars.

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