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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S12 LBWMOT history

S12 LBW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S12 LBW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,295 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LBW was last recorded at 158,295 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,751 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,544 miles
Average per year
8,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,295 miles
  • 2025 – 156,751 miles
  • 2024 – 152,446 miles
  • 2023 – 143,218 miles
  • 2022 – 137,765 miles
  • 2021 – 133,283 miles
  • 2020 – 130,136 miles
  • 2019 – 128,024 miles
  • 2018 – 117,569 miles
  • 2017 – 102,947 miles
  • 2015 – 77,782 miles
  • 2014 – 66,250 miles
  • 2013 – 54,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,295 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear differential slightly Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,295 miles (+1,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,295 miles
    Test number
    292594808667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,751 miles (+4,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    156,751 miles
    Test number
    468517194881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential slightly Oil leak

  3. Pass152,446 miles (+9,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    152,446 miles
    Test number
    821884170339
    • AdvisoryRear differential slightly Oil leak

  4. Pass143,218 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,218 miles
    Test number
    775090136202
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail143,217 miles (+5,452)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    771336091562
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass137,765 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,765 miles
    Test number
    984008786727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,283 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,283 miles
    Test number
    119442613922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,136 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    236382142441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail130,129 miles (+2,105)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    151908164887
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,024 miles (+10,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    128,024 miles
    Test number
    491292344877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,569 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,569 miles
    Test number
    215986593855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,547 miles (+14,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,547 miles
    Test number
    648684106038
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass102,947 miles (+25,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,947 miles
    Test number
    913781108086
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass77,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    159301571651
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndre tray and engine cover fitted

  15. Fail77,782 miles (+11,532)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    805147589915
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndre tray and engine cover fitted

  16. Pass66,250 miles (+11,798)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,250 miles
    Test number
    227725634303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    888341733388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 LBW

Does S12 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LBW is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LBW?
The MOT on S12 LBW is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LBW done?
S12 LBW was recorded at 158,295 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,429 miles a year.
Has S12 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LBW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 LBW 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 S12 LBW find?
S12 LBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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