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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VWAMOT history

LT12 VWA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 187,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LT12 VWA 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
187,255 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VWA was last recorded at 187,255 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 9,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,971 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,284 miles
Average per year
10,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,255 miles
  • 2025 – 177,971 miles
  • 2024 – 170,874 miles
  • 2023 – 159,407 miles
  • 2022 – 153,749 miles
  • 2021 – 142,954 miles
  • 2020 – 135,639 miles
  • 2019 – 122,360 miles
  • 2018 – 109,528 miles
  • 2017 – 95,244 miles
  • 2016 – 82,275 miles
  • 2015 – 62,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,255 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front steering inner arm slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,255 miles (+9,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    187,255 miles
    Test number
    398363235929
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass177,971 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,971 miles
    Test number
    314277768986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail177,956 miles (+7,082)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,956 miles
    Test number
    480475135373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn under 1.6mm in the centre 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn under 1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Pass170,874 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,874 miles
    Test number
    307210090365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,820 miles (+11,413)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,820 miles
    Test number
    938983526412
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,407 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,407 miles
    Test number
    368434980614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,749 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,749 miles
    Test number
    140275910575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,505 miles (+6,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,505 miles
    Test number
    690487844693
    • AdvisoryNearside head light condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering inner arm slight play

  9. Pass142,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,954 miles
    Test number
    973937956415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering inner arm slight play

  10. Fail142,954 miles (+7,315)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,954 miles
    Test number
    415921263720
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements imbalanced (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering inner arm slight play

  11. Pass135,639 miles (+13,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    221826663103
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.

  12. Pass122,360 miles (+12,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,360 miles
    Test number
    453163273161
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.

  13. Pass109,528 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    109609535482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail109,528 miles (+14,284)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    682631988067
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass95,244 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,244 miles
    Test number
    962026788291
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  16. Fail95,244 miles (+12,969)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,244 miles
    Test number
    855176292586
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryWet test.

  17. Pass82,275 miles (+19,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,275 miles
    Test number
    733068882362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,954 miles
    Test number
    495364945074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VWA

Does LT12 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VWA is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VWA?
The MOT on LT12 VWA is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VWA done?
LT12 VWA was recorded at 187,255 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 10,633 miles a year.
Has LT12 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VWA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VWA 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 VWA find?
LT12 VWA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.

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