BMW 520 WR12LWU has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 520 has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 169,094 miles 2 months ago on Monday 24th November 2025 at 09:38.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 29th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st June 2026.

WR12LWU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 2026169,094 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202429TH NOVEMBER 2025165,672 MI
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2024165,657 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202329TH NOVEMBER 2024162,997 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202229TH NOVEMBER 2023159,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Wear Sensor Defective
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2022159,301 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Wear Sensor Defective
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202129TH NOVEMBER 2022155,263 MI
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2021155,263 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202016TH NOVEMBER 2021148,648 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JUNE 201926TH DECEMBER 2020130,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Near Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED27TH JUNE 201826TH JUNE 2019120,035 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 201729TH NOVEMBER 2018109,443 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201629TH NOVEMBER 201783,255 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 201516TH MAY 201666,520 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WR12LWU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

WR12LWU MOT Comments

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WR12LWU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 169,094 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,007 miles

WR12LWU FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration WR12LWU was manufactured on Wednesday 16th May 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 169,094 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,007 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WR12LWU has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 4 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does WR12LWU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th January 2026 WR12LWU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WR12LWU Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th January 2026 WR12LWU does have Tax. Read more

When does WR12LWU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WR12LWU will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st June 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 WR12LWU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WR12LWU will expire in 11 months on Sunday 29th November 2026. Read more

When did WR12LWU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WR12LWU was on Monday 24th November 2025 at 09:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WR12LWU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for WR12LWU we can see 11 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 WR12LWU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for WR12LWU we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WR12LWU?

WR12LWU is registered as a 2012 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has WR12LWU done?

The odometer reading for WR12LWU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 169,094 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 13,007 miles per year. Read more

How old is WR12LWU?

The vehicle WR12LWU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Read more

What colour is WR12LWU?

The official colour of WR12LWU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WR12LWU have?

WR12LWU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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