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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LA12 UPOMOT history

LA12 UPO is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 92,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,615 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UPO was last recorded at 92,615 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 6,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2021: 59,076 miles, lower than 555,001 miles on 24 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,095 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,520 miles
Average per year
6,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,615 miles
  • 2025 – 86,095 miles
  • 2024 – 78,992 miles
  • 2023 – 72,076 miles
  • 2022 – 65,151 miles
  • 2021 – 59,076 miles
  • 2020 – 555,001 miles
  • 2019 – 49,428 miles
  • 2018 – 42,898 miles
  • 2017 – 31,531 miles
  • 2016 – 24,177 miles
  • 2015 – 17,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,615 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,615 miles (+6,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    284347988234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass86,095 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    909175119684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    182710993426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,992 miles (+6,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,992 miles
    Test number
    294850248842
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine misfiring (emission not tested) (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass72,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    654122972190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,076 miles (+6,925)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    442169056344
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass65,151 miles (+6,075)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    509398112080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,076 miles (-495,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    430589533572
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass555,001 miles (+505,573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    555,001 miles
    Test number
    526746376035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,428 miles (+6,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,428 miles
    Test number
    151710154306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,898 miles (+11,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    756123701725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass31,531 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    31,531 miles
    Test number
    147056160941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,177 miles (+6,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,177 miles
    Test number
    611937588271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass17,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,733 miles
    Test number
    149648455480
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA12 UPO

Does LA12 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UPO is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UPO?
The MOT on LA12 UPO is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UPO done?
LA12 UPO was recorded at 92,615 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,526 miles a year.
Has LA12 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UPO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 UPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 UPO find?
LA12 UPO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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