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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 YUNMOT history

LT12 YUN is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 207,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LT12 YUN black 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
207,170 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 YUN
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 YUN was last recorded at 207,170 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 12,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,214 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,956 miles
Average per year
15,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,170 miles
  • 2025 – 194,214 miles
  • 2024 – 178,199 miles
  • 2023 – 159,741 miles
  • 2022 – 145,879 miles
  • 2021 – 128,377 miles
  • 2020 – 114,905 miles
  • 2019 – 92,932 miles
  • 2018 – 71,869 miles
  • 2017 – 56,220 miles
  • 2016 – 32,251 miles
  • 2015 – 26,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,170 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Chip/crack in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limits 245-45-18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,170 miles (+12,956)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    207,170 miles
    Test number
    262527504720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass194,214 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,214 miles
    Test number
    308043200523
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail194,164 miles (+15,965)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,164 miles
    Test number
    230233769009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass178,199 miles (+18,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,199 miles
    Test number
    155426229194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass159,741 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    159,741 miles
    Test number
    199206431050
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail159,738 miles (+13,859)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    513467443328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 rsc (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass145,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    399882686160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,879 miles (+17,502)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,879 miles
    Test number
    361029684119
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-18 Bridgestone RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass128,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    972075044963
    • AdvisoryChip/crack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limits 245-45-18
  10. Fail128,377 miles (+13,472)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    929054222278
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges 245-45-18
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades poor condition
    • AdvisoryChip/crack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge close to limits 245-45-18
    • AdvisoryOffside front foglight lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 85% worn
  11. Pass114,905 miles (+9,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    953930901218
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass105,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    764506348777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Fail105,601 miles (+12,669)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    980427881922
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. Pass92,932 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    869447030537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  15. Fail92,931 miles (+21,062)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    416197558961
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  16. Pass71,869 miles (+136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    607447979184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Fail71,733 miles (+15,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    897354526768
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass56,220 miles (+23,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    481494301244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,251 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    153412350406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    149503545419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 YUN

Does LT12 YUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 YUN is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 YUN?
The MOT on LT12 YUN is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 YUN done?
LT12 YUN was recorded at 207,170 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 15,630 miles a year.
Has LT12 YUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 YUN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 YUN 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 YUN find?
LT12 YUN passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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