BMW 520 GU12WLV has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 520 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,641 miles 2 months ago on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 14:14.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

GU12WLV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027109,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 202526TH MARCH 202697,693 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED21ST MARCH 202597,620 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202426TH MARCH 202579,443 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 202479,443 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202326TH MARCH 202464,510 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 202223RD MARCH 202360,154 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 202123RD MARCH 202254,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202023RD MARCH 202151,728 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 202051,728 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201923RD MARCH 202046,041 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 201946,041 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
PASSED20TH MARCH 201823RD MARCH 201939,069 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201723RD MARCH 201832,514 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 201732,365 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201623RD MARCH 201725,508 MI
FAILED16TH MARCH 201625,508 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201523RD MARCH 201620,887 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU12WLV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GU12WLV MOT Comments

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GU12WLV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,641 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,832 miles

GU12WLV FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration GU12WLV was manufactured on Wednesday 7th March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 109,641 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,832 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU12WLV has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 10 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does GU12WLV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 GU12WLV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU12WLV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 GU12WLV does have Tax. Read more

When does GU12WLV Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU12WLV will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GU12WLV MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU12WLV will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did GU12WLV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU12WLV was on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 14:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU12WLV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU12WLV we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GU12WLV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for GU12WLV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU12WLV?

GU12WLV is registered as a 2012 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has GU12WLV done?

The odometer reading for GU12WLV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 109,641 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,832 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU12WLV?

The vehicle GU12WLV was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 7th March 2012. Read more

What colour is GU12WLV?

The official colour of GU12WLV is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GU12WLV have?

GU12WLV has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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