# YR12VLP — BMW 520 MOT History & Vehicle Check

YR12VLP is a Grey BMW 520, Diesel (1995cc), first registered 2012-03-28. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for YR12VLP — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | YR12VLP |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 520 |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1995cc |
| First registered | 2012-03-28 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-02-22 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 16
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 4
- Pass rate: 75%
- Total defects recorded: 43

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 11:54:29 | PASSED | 157,693 MI | 2027-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2025-02-19 14:27:13 | PASSED | 150,742 MI | 2026-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2024-02-22 10:49:04 | PASSED | 144,595 MI | 2025-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2023-02-21 11:58:07 | PASSED | 138,445 MI | 2024-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2022-02-21 16:57:04 | PASSED | 135,386 MI | 2023-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-16 16:16:42 | PASSED | 128,574 MI | 2022-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2021-02-16 12:37:22 | FAILED | 128,570 MI | — |
| 2020-02-11 09:50:33 | PASSED | 121,649 MI | 2021-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2019-02-20 09:08:21 | PASSED | 113,331 MI | 2020-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-23 15:36:10 | PASSED | 95,850 MI | 2019-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2018-02-23 08:36:08 | FAILED | 95,849 MI | — |
| 2017-03-28 11:17:12 | PASSED | 85,859 MI | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 |
| 2017-03-28 08:03:47 | FAILED | 85,859 MI | — |
| 2016-03-08 10:03:29 | PASSED | 72,698 MI | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 |
| 2015-03-26 14:16:28 | FAILED | 51,970 MI | — |
| 2015-03-26 14:16:28 | PASSED | 51,970 MI | 2016-03-28 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-02-18 11:54:29 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

**2025-02-19 14:27:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2024-02-22 10:49:04 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

**2021-02-16 16:16:42 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2021-02-16 12:37:22 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2020-02-11 09:50:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2019-02-20 09:08:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- ADVISORY: Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

**2018-02-23 08:36:08 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FAIL: Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2017-03-28 11:17:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

**2017-03-28 08:03:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

**2015-03-26 14:16:28 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- USER ENTERED: Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

**2015-03-26 14:16:28 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for YR12VLP is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/YR12VLP. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
