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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AXUMOT history

LB12 AXU is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
136,559 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AXU was last recorded at 136,559 miles on 9 May 2026, 5,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,380 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,179 miles
Average per year
8,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,559 miles
  • 2025 – 131,380 miles
  • 2024 – 126,529 miles
  • 2023 – 121,404 miles
  • 2022 – 115,868 miles
  • 2021 – 107,994 miles
  • 2020 – 101,338 miles
  • 2019 – 92,305 miles
  • 2018 – 83,522 miles
  • 2017 – 75,585 miles
  • 2016 – 66,874 miles
  • 2015 – 47,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,559 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,559 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,559 miles
    Test number
    441184152664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,380 miles
    Test number
    249296399058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail131,380 miles (+4,851)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,380 miles
    Test number
    617209287677
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass126,529 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    543883775866
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail126,529 miles (+5,125)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    530058414611
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass121,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    686253169992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail121,404 miles (+5,536)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    202384780361
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass115,868 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    156315978090
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,849 miles (+7,855)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,849 miles
    Test number
    419907191931
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,994 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,994 miles
    Test number
    844103984913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    714914513441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,338 miles (+9,033)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,338 miles
    Test number
    941037831701
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust broken. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust broken. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,305 miles (+8,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,305 miles
    Test number
    714475836759
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass83,522 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,522 miles
    Test number
    167997291908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    664048529833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,585 miles (+8,711)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    951973970075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,874 miles (+19,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,874 miles
    Test number
    273242585321
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    405659945164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 AXU

Does LB12 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AXU is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AXU?
The MOT on LB12 AXU is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AXU done?
LB12 AXU was recorded at 136,559 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 8,130 miles a year.
Has LB12 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AXU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 AXU 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 LB12 AXU find?
LB12 AXU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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