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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V12 TNSMOT history

V12 TNS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TNS was last recorded at 116,566 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,493 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,073 miles
Average per year
7,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,566 miles
  • 2024 – 104,672 miles
  • 2023 – 98,239 miles
  • 2022 – 92,588 miles
  • 2021 – 86,648 miles
  • 2020 – 82,612 miles
  • 2019 – 76,555 miles
  • 2018 – 65,913 miles
  • 2017 – 56,119 miles
  • 2016 – 49,844 miles
  • 2015 – 42,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,566 miles (+6,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,566 miles
    Test number
    550446551988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,493 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    548940363938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,672 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,672 miles
    Test number
    186630361109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,239 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    312203585263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,588 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,588 miles
    Test number
    519096666673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,530 miles (+5,882)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,530 miles
    Test number
    825758784932
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass86,648 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    552342272710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,612 miles (+6,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,612 miles
    Test number
    282010299777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass76,555 miles (+10,642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,555 miles
    Test number
    948507125832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,913 miles (+9,794)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    875280195760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,119 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,119 miles
    Test number
    134936981945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,844 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,844 miles
    Test number
    195833832066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,876 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,876 miles
    Test number
    735962985147
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V12 TNS

Does V12 TNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TNS is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 TNS?
The MOT on V12 TNS is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TNS done?
V12 TNS was recorded at 116,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
Has V12 TNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TNS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V12 TNS 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 V12 TNS find?
V12 TNS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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