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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 GFVMOT history

LB12 GFV is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,982 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 GFV was last recorded at 138,982 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,980 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,982 miles
  • 2025 – 127,990 miles
  • 2024 – 119,137 miles
  • 2023 – 106,094 miles
  • 2022 – 93,467 miles
  • 2021 – 85,215 miles
  • 2020 – 83,476 miles
  • 2019 – 79,444 miles
  • 2018 – 63,500 miles
  • 2017 – 55,384 miles
  • 2016 – 44,575 miles
  • 2015 – 40,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,982 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,982 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    946126810184
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge

  2. Fail138,980 miles (+10,990)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,980 miles
    Test number
    309884153922
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge

  3. Pass127,990 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,990 miles
    Test number
    251861736854
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,990 miles (+8,853)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,990 miles
    Test number
    467154526097
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,137 miles (+238)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,137 miles
    Test number
    949290565243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,899 miles (+12,805)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    203366827225
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,094 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    589615532231
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber dust cover split & detatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Level on Minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail106,094 miles (+1,832)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    936204119193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber dust cover split & detatched
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Level on Minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,262 miles (+10,795)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,262 miles
    Test number
    933372906400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,467 miles (+8,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,467 miles
    Test number
    569429078639
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass85,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    783180507812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Fail85,215 miles (+1,739)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,215 miles
    Test number
    984928002295
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass83,476 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    423934740875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass79,444 miles (+15,944)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    508427320128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,500 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    612587945285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,384 miles (+10,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    897132719841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking

  17. Pass44,575 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    569088087339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,232 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    966358905287
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad low

Questions about LB12 GFV

Does LB12 GFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GFV is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GFV?
The MOT on LB12 GFV is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 GFV done?
LB12 GFV was recorded at 138,982 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,282 miles a year.
Has LB12 GFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GFV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 GFV 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 GFV find?
LB12 GFV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer tyre worn on edge; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 4 more.

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