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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S12 MOLMOT history

S12 MOL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

S12 MOL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,476 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MOL was last recorded at 77,476 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,843 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,633 miles
Average per year
6,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,476 miles
  • 2025 – 75,843 miles
  • 2024 – 70,837 miles
  • 2023 – 65,354 miles
  • 2022 – 57,841 miles
  • 2020 – 47,413 miles
  • 2019 – 41,330 miles
  • 2018 – 32,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,476 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,476 miles (+1,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    335071464027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass75,843 miles (+5,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    927038840979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,837 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,837 miles
    Test number
    592803656725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,354 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    803827277062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,841 miles (+10,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    836493067587
    • 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 275/40/18-99y runflat star rated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,413 miles (+6,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    879535796182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass41,330 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    605745660434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail41,328 miles (+8,732)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    181410841637
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,596 miles
    Test number
    840081473119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

Questions about S12 MOL

Does S12 MOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MOL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MOL?
The MOT on S12 MOL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 MOL done?
S12 MOL was recorded at 77,476 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,076 miles a year.
Has S12 MOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MOL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S12 MOL 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 MOL find?
S12 MOL passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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