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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 YVDMOT history

LT12 YVD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 216,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LT12 YVD black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
216,090 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 YVD
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 YVD was last recorded at 216,090 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 9,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,151 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,939 miles
Average per year
11,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,090 miles
  • 2024 – 206,151 miles
  • 2023 – 192,453 miles
  • 2022 – 189,989 miles
  • 2021 – 180,198 miles
  • 2020 – 169,635 miles
  • 2019 – 156,139 miles
  • 2018 – 154,507 miles
  • 2017 – 151,430 miles
  • 2016 – 139,654 miles
  • 2015 – 97,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,090 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass216,090 miles (+9,939)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    216,090 miles
    Test number
    660430446531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,151 miles (+13,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,151 miles
    Test number
    454447882246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,453 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,453 miles
    Test number
    953491543988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail192,354 miles (+2,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,354 miles
    Test number
    984000210824
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass189,989 miles (+9,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,989 miles
    Test number
    143728688333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass180,198 miles (+10,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,198 miles
    Test number
    717208585070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass169,635 miles (+13,496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,635 miles
    Test number
    171087942771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,139 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,139 miles
    Test number
    115571144436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass154,507 miles (+3,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    154,507 miles
    Test number
    308576612183
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass151,430 miles (+11,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,430 miles
    Test number
    849383288665
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass139,654 miles (+42,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    139,654 miles
    Test number
    380104373296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass97,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    105489265440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 YVD

Does LT12 YVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 YVD is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 YVD?
The MOT on LT12 YVD is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 YVD done?
LT12 YVD was recorded at 216,090 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 11,035 miles a year.
Has LT12 YVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 YVD has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 YVD 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 YVD find?
LT12 YVD passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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