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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 YVEMOT history

LT12 YVE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 145,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2025
Mileage
145,000 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 YVE
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
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 YVE was last recorded at 145,000 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 11,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,997 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,003 miles
Average per year
10,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,000 miles
  • 2022 – 133,997 miles
  • 2021 – 126,025 miles
  • 2020 – 114,400 miles
  • 2019 – 107,453 miles
  • 2018 – 99,592 miles
  • 2017 – 92,008 miles
  • 2016 – 70,436 miles
  • 2015 – 50,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,000 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,000 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,000 miles
    Test number
    153195216409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,997 miles (+7,972)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    527520285734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,025 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    907238665576
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail126,025 miles (+11,625)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,025 miles
    Test number
    494284674125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass114,400 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    619410721225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail114,367 miles (+6,914)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    869708000499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,453 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    230012269812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass99,592 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,592 miles
    Test number
    273817350428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,008 miles (+21,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,008 miles
    Test number
    213338456894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass70,436 miles (+19,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    678882337059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,661 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,661 miles
    Test number
    186031855090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 YVE

Does LT12 YVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 YVE expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 YVE?
The MOT on LT12 YVE expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 YVE done?
LT12 YVE was recorded at 145,000 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 10,563 miles a year.
Has LT12 YVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 YVE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 YVE 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 YVE find?
LT12 YVE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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