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BMW 116

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 ERVMOT history

LB12 ERV is a bronze diesel BMW 116 first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 122,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
122,677 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ERV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ERV was last recorded at 122,677 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,614 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
10,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,677 miles
  • 2023 – 120,084 miles
  • 2022 – 98,953 miles
  • 2020 – 79,377 miles
  • 2019 – 62,427 miles
  • 2018 – 50,439 miles
  • 2017 – 37,174 miles
  • 2016 – 32,269 miles
  • 2015 – 24,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,677 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,677 miles (+63)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    295973926060
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail122,614 miles (+2,530)3 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,614 miles
    Test number
    330818069969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass120,084 miles (+21,131)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    275442430621
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
  4. Pass98,953 miles (+19,576)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,953 miles
    Test number
    200718637271
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Under-sealed.
  5. Pass79,377 miles (+16,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    357757323969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass62,427 miles (+11,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,427 miles
    Test number
    429623020732
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass50,439 miles (+13,265)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    510541997683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    235853981224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,174 miles (+4,905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    850908103488
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  10. Pass32,269 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,269 miles
    Test number
    576331379587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,246 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    117165235157
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 ERV

Does LB12 ERV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 ERV expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ERV?
The MOT on LB12 ERV expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 ERV done?
LB12 ERV was recorded at 122,677 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 10,170 miles a year.
Has LB12 ERV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ERV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 ERV 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 ERV find?
LB12 ERV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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