BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc
L12 PLXMOT history
L12 PLX is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 120,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 120,244 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L12 PLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L12 PLX was last recorded at 120,244 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,244 miles · 25 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,244 miles
- 2024 – 114,150 miles
- 2023 – 108,440 miles
- 2022 – 102,243 miles
- 2021 – 89,210 miles
- 2020 – 82,358 miles
- 2019 – 77,122 miles
- 2018 – 69,676 miles
- 2017 – 61,200 miles
- 2016 – 51,987 miles
- 2015 – 43,531 miles
- 2014 – 34,484 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,244 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 120,244 miles
- Test number
- 190938238012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,244 miles (+6,094)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,244 miles
- Test number
- 727546629941
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass114,150 miles (+184)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 114,150 miles
- Test number
- 286984530087
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail113,966 miles (+5,526)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,966 miles
- Test number
- 712441310058
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,440 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,440 miles
- Test number
- 772527499367
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail108,420 miles (+6,177)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,420 miles
- Test number
- 368247959551
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside . ( nearside contaminated with oil) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass102,243 miles (+13,033)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 102,243 miles
- Test number
- 577788203801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,210 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 89,210 miles
- Test number
- 521515556209
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Fail89,210 miles (+6,852)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,210 miles
- Test number
- 314462939593
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Pass82,358 miles (+5,236)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,358 miles
- Test number
- 769065602133
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,122 miles (+7,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,122 miles
- Test number
- 811987789880
- AdvisoryWindscreen has minor damage
Pass69,676 miles (+8,476)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 69,676 miles
- Test number
- 788115536893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,200 miles (+9,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 61,200 miles
- Test number
- 288206868934
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,987 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,987 miles
- Test number
- 598713151659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,976 miles (+460)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,976 miles
- Test number
- 280887687167
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords abnormal wear (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass51,516 miles (+7,985)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,516 miles
- Test number
- 940618839378
- AdvisoryFront chip in screen
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass43,531 miles (+9,047)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 43,531 miles
- Test number
- 366615615270
- NoteChip in screen
- NoteRear tyres 2;5mm
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass34,484 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,484 miles
- Test number
- 187942734201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L12 PLX
- Does L12 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PLX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L12 PLX?
- The MOT on L12 PLX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L12 PLX done?
- L12 PLX was recorded at 120,244 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
- Has L12 PLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L12 PLX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L12 PLX 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 L12 PLX find?
- L12 PLX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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