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BMW 523

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S12 LKAMOT history

S12 LKA is a black petrol BMW 523 first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S12 LKA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,177 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LKA was last recorded at 99,177 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,449 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,728 miles
Average per year
4,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,177 miles
  • 2025 – 92,449 miles
  • 2024 – 85,786 miles
  • 2023 – 80,466 miles
  • 2022 – 77,195 miles
  • 2021 – 72,159 miles
  • 2020 – 68,813 miles
  • 2019 – 65,726 miles
  • 2018 – 62,466 miles
  • 2017 – 60,434 miles
  • 2016 – 57,952 miles
  • 2015 – 55,591 miles
  • 2014 – 51,810 miles
  • 2013 – 47,680 miles
  • 2012 – 42,092 miles
  • 2011 – 37,688 miles
  • 2010 – 32,187 miles
  • 2009 – 27,315 miles
  • 2008 – 20,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,177 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,177 miles (+6,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    783482727352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass92,449 miles (+6,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    295846241593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,786 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    282989519667
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail85,786 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    127426232452
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,466 miles (+3,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    139802133996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass77,195 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    617504509290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail77,195 miles (+5,036)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    490184738453
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    525167802071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,159 miles (+3,346)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    863306107329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass68,813 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,813 miles
    Test number
    770252350205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    814785736779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,726 miles (+3,260)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,726 miles
    Test number
    775129358966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass62,466 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    645243353797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,461 miles (+2,027)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,461 miles
    Test number
    152778830250
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    327053619806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,433 miles (+2,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,433 miles
    Test number
    727368601844
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass57,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    874819018512
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,952 miles (+2,361)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    745434322372
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,591 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,591 miles
    Test number
    409950525108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail55,589 miles (+3,779)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    967599615135
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass51,810 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,810 miles
    Test number
    327238824195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,807 miles (+4,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,807 miles
    Test number
    496147324192
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass47,680 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,680 miles
    Test number
    235898523430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,092 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    335265922139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,081 miles (+4,393)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,081 miles
    Test number
    619663322161
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    248365621450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,688 miles (+5,501)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,688 miles
    Test number
    657895621179
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass32,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    322556820117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,187 miles (+4,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    663176820177
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  30. Pass27,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    394447229118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,314 miles (+6,924)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    354077229120
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  32. Pass20,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,390 miles
    Test number
    744142628196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail20,390 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,390 miles
    Test number
    480531228157
    • 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)

Questions about S12 LKA

Does S12 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LKA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 LKA?
The MOT on S12 LKA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 LKA done?
S12 LKA was recorded at 99,177 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,434 miles a year.
Has S12 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LKA has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 LKA 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 LKA find?
S12 LKA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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