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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 UPFMOT history

LA12 UPF is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 128,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,089 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UPF was last recorded at 128,089 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 5,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,938 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,151 miles
Average per year
8,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,089 miles
  • 2024 – 122,938 miles
  • 2023 – 111,598 miles
  • 2022 – 99,883 miles
  • 2021 – 89,962 miles
  • 2020 – 79,080 miles
  • 2019 – 68,389 miles
  • 2018 – 60,642 miles
  • 2017 – 49,873 miles
  • 2016 – 40,473 miles
  • 2015 – 35,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,089 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,089 miles (+5,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,089 miles
    Test number
    193192326372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass122,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    642939431423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail122,938 miles (+11,340)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    772946250925
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass111,598 miles (+11,715)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    414222495933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,883 miles (+9,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,883 miles
    Test number
    841511570985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,962 miles (+10,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    388837166958
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass79,080 miles (+10,691)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,080 miles
    Test number
    614637290497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,389 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    249768055347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,642 miles (+10,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,642 miles
    Test number
    912524931330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,873 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    668280197454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,473 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    620196234627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail40,472 miles (+4,767)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    846787764025
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass35,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    107705975094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LA12 UPF

Does LA12 UPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UPF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UPF?
The MOT on LA12 UPF is valid until 11 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 UPF done?
LA12 UPF was recorded at 128,089 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,686 miles a year.
Has LA12 UPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UPF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 UPF 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 UPF find?
LA12 UPF passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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