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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LA12 FBYMOT history

LA12 FBY is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 107,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LA12 FBY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,965 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 FBY was last recorded at 107,965 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 3,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,727 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,238 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,965 miles
  • 2024 – 104,727 miles
  • 2023 – 100,359 miles
  • 2022 – 96,486 miles
  • 2021 – 89,061 miles
  • 2020 – 82,108 miles
  • 2019 – 75,620 miles
  • 2018 – 64,086 miles
  • 2017 – 54,074 miles
  • 2016 – 41,871 miles
  • 2015 – 34,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,965 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,965 miles (+3,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,965 miles
    Test number
    648327684893
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test
  2. Pass104,727 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    968499275926
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The 3D A has dropped slightly (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail104,726 miles (+4,367)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    148913169693
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The 3D A has dropped slightly (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass100,359 miles (+3,873)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    776688851310
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass96,486 miles (+7,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    470687605223
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    864833706979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
  7. Fail89,061 miles (+6,953)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,061 miles
    Test number
    209207108210
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
  8. Pass82,108 miles (+6,488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,108 miles
    Test number
    305015476346
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth
  9. Pass75,620 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    735081129059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,817 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,817 miles
    Test number
    572520914524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,086 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,086 miles
    Test number
    620698998201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    918647965092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail54,074 miles (+12,203)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    990998799337
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass41,871 miles (+7,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    129857760357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass34,586 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,586 miles
    Test number
    148453125250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA12 FBY

Does LA12 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FBY is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 FBY?
The MOT on LA12 FBY is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 FBY done?
LA12 FBY was recorded at 107,965 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has LA12 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 FBY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 FBY 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 LA12 FBY find?
LA12 FBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; engine tray and undertrays fitted at time of test.

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