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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 VCEMOT history

LA12 VCE is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 VCE was last recorded at 110,686 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 17,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
92,936 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,750 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,686 miles
  • 2025 – 92,936 miles
  • 2024 – 82,499 miles
  • 2023 – 76,312 miles
  • 2022 – 71,503 miles
  • 2021 – 65,059 miles
  • 2020 – 61,454 miles
  • 2019 – 55,462 miles
  • 2018 – 46,510 miles
  • 2017 – 37,810 miles
  • 2016 – 30,584 miles
  • 2015 – 19,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / outer side wall damage not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,686 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    979811836817
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / outer side wall damage not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,684 miles (+17,748)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    147553397309
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / outer side wall damage not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,936 miles (+10,437)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    938108040836
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread requires blue film removing (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,499 miles (+6,187)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,499 miles
    Test number
    641006636950
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to offside front outer tyre wall.

  5. Pass76,312 miles (+4,809)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,312 miles
    Test number
    357175575425
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damage

  6. Pass71,503 miles (+6,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,503 miles
    Test number
    623957242338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,059 miles (+3,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    872918375088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass61,454 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    818962065560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail61,454 miles (+5,992)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,454 miles
    Test number
    557017839979
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass55,462 miles (+8,952)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    508999707895
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass46,510 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    246988161780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp damaged

  12. Pass37,810 miles (+7,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    407676677590
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight unit damage

  13. Pass30,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    244950633420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,584 miles (+11,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    480483842700
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass19,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    19,414 miles
    Test number
    289732725214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 VCE

Does LA12 VCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VCE is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VCE?
The MOT on LA12 VCE is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VCE done?
LA12 VCE was recorded at 110,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has LA12 VCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VCE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 VCE 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 VCE find?
LA12 VCE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / outer side wall damage not deep enough to see cords, and 4 more.

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