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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VWGMOT history

LT12 VWG is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LT12 VWG black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
201,121 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VWG was last recorded at 201,121 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,577 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,544 miles
Average per year
12,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,121 miles
  • 2025 – 193,577 miles
  • 2024 – 185,037 miles
  • 2023 – 178,115 miles
  • 2022 – 174,210 miles
  • 2021 – 169,971 miles
  • 2020 – 163,713 miles
  • 2019 – 142,338 miles
  • 2018 – 122,925 miles
  • 2017 – 106,118 miles
  • 2016 – 96,738 miles
  • 2015 – 68,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    201,121 miles
    Test number
    634646012172
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail201,121 miles (+7,544)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,121 miles
    Test number
    472897430743
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and other suspension components corroded

  3. Pass193,577 miles (+8,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    193,577 miles
    Test number
    126197262066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brakepad sensor broken

  4. Pass185,037 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,037 miles
    Test number
    151634256816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,032 miles (+6,917)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,032 miles
    Test number
    617278240458
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass178,115 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,115 miles
    Test number
    594868312150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,210 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,210 miles
    Test number
    643316775653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,971 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,971 miles
    Test number
    525912245850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,713 miles
    Test number
    822001353587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail163,713 miles (+21,375)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,713 miles
    Test number
    362374987555
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,338 miles (+19,413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    862016272417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    429197804338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,925 miles (+16,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    138110207012
    • 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. Pass106,118 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    798778198257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,738 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    399337661960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,737 miles (+28,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    811939947544
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,578 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    827929615010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  18. Fail68,578 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    318389915052
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about LT12 VWG

Does LT12 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VWG is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VWG?
The MOT on LT12 VWG is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VWG done?
LT12 VWG was recorded at 201,121 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 12,007 miles a year.
Has LT12 VWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VWG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 VWG 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 VWG find?
LT12 VWG passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s.

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