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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FLJMOT history

LB12 FLJ is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 16 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,032 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FLJ was last recorded at 147,032 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,032 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,032 miles
  • 2024 – 141,559 miles
  • 2023 – 134,755 miles
  • 2022 – 127,295 miles
  • 2021 – 116,236 miles
  • 2020 – 115,251 miles
  • 2019 – 108,655 miles
  • 2018 – 103,687 miles
  • 2017 – 97,206 miles
  • 2016 – 89,631 miles
  • 2015 – 67,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,032 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,032 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    987713092769
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail147,032 miles (+5,473)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,032 miles
    Test number
    923904740224
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass141,559 miles (+6,804)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,559 miles
    Test number
    505081444304
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass134,755 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,755 miles
    Test number
    593009531537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail134,687 miles (+7,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    424070446216
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass127,295 miles (+11,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    126471484847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,236 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,236 miles
    Test number
    576058574339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,251 miles (+6,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    185377574164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,655 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,655 miles
    Test number
    133062225312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,687 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,687 miles
    Test number
    539268503568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,206 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,206 miles
    Test number
    511380212816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,040 miles (+7,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,040 miles
    Test number
    929824510242
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working L.E.D TYPE. (1.1.C.1d)
  13. Pass89,631 miles (+22,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    237568479414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass67,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    289970765401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,288 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    197360765141
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LB12 FLJ

Does LB12 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FLJ is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FLJ?
The MOT on LB12 FLJ is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FLJ done?
LB12 FLJ was recorded at 147,032 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 7,691 miles a year.
Has LB12 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FLJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 FLJ 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 FLJ find?
LB12 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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