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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 GHNMOT history

LB12 GHN is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
71,715 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 GHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 GHN was last recorded at 71,715 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,363 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
3,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,715 miles
  • 2025 – 70,363 miles
  • 2024 – 69,102 miles
  • 2023 – 67,942 miles
  • 2022 – 65,760 miles
  • 2021 – 63,454 miles
  • 2020 – 60,616 miles
  • 2018 – 53,687 miles
  • 2017 – 47,357 miles
  • 2016 – 36,404 miles
  • 2015 – 30,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,715 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,715 miles (+1,352)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    967460813686
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,363 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    288249576625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail70,334 miles (+1,232)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    531760805379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,102 miles (+7)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    665816347101
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and coves fitted

  5. Fail69,095 miles (+1,153)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    303278560350
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both nearside front and offside front not spraying out water (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and coves fitted

  6. Pass67,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    857267508897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,942 miles (+2,182)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    664607986990
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    225415907351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,760 miles (+2,306)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    542716932254
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,454 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,454 miles
    Test number
    335169140439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,616 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    266170999520
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling underneath plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail60,616 miles (+6,929)1 dangerous3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    704443467825
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaves a smear on screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling underneath plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,687 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,687 miles
    Test number
    644518824169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,357 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,357 miles
    Test number
    146018138813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail47,346 miles (+10,942)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    777799241223
    • DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,404 miles (+6,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    36,404 miles
    Test number
    413679867030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass30,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,067 miles
    Test number
    166090977045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 GHN

Does LB12 GHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 GHN expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 GHN?
The MOT on LB12 GHN expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 GHN done?
LB12 GHN was recorded at 71,715 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,867 miles a year.
Has LB12 GHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 GHN has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 GHN 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 GHN find?
LB12 GHN failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside front brake hose excessively twisted, and 6 more.

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