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BMW 850

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 4,988 cc

A12 LHVMOT history

A12 LHV is a red petrol BMW 850 first used on 11 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 177,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,306 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
850
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LHV was last recorded at 177,306 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,573 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
1,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,306 miles
  • 2025 – 176,573 miles
  • 2024 – 175,522 miles
  • 2023 – 175,143 miles
  • 2022 – 174,008 miles
  • 2021 – 169,118 miles
  • 2020 – 164,526 miles
  • 2017 – 163,722 miles
  • 2012 – 160,089 miles
  • 2011 – 155,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,306 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

10 tests since 8 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,306 miles (+733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,306 miles
    Test number
    923929566553
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass176,573 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,573 miles
    Test number
    872793518600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,522 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    653271621902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,143 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    180838537313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,008 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,008 miles
    Test number
    754463719086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,118 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,118 miles
    Test number
    708062507058
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass164,526 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,526 miles
    Test number
    712163739142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,722 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    163,722 miles
    Test number
    549843618334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,089 miles (+4,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    160,089 miles
    Test number
    868423602197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass155,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    927898991082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about A12 LHV

Does A12 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LHV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LHV?
The MOT on A12 LHV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LHV done?
A12 LHV was recorded at 177,306 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 1,421 miles a year.
Has A12 LHV ever failed its MOT?
No. A12 LHV has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on A12 LHV 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 A12 LHV find?
A12 LHV passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump has slight leak; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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