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LA12BWX
2012 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LA12BWX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,408 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,452 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,301 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,635 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,170 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021 11 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,840 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,511 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- chip in windscreen
22 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 92,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- chip in windscreen
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,393 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint disconnected (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)
17 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,436 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 11 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,454 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LA12BWX was registered on 2012-08-14
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