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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LB12 KNLMOT history

LB12 KNL is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,516 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 KNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 KNL was last recorded at 114,516 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,959 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,557 miles
Average per year
7,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,516 miles
  • 2025 – 108,959 miles
  • 2024 – 105,072 miles
  • 2023 – 97,200 miles
  • 2022 – 88,645 miles
  • 2021 – 86,520 miles
  • 2020 – 85,520 miles
  • 2019 – 75,433 miles
  • 2018 – 64,335 miles
  • 2017 – 56,557 miles
  • 2016 – 43,928 miles
  • 2015 – 35,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,516 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    105591139842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,515 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,515 miles
    Test number
    805472918916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    378118128809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,957 miles (+3,885)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    364505698415
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass105,072 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    872309918874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    973945779479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,200 miles (+118)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    699941174330
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail97,082 miles (+8,437)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    542429211457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum

  9. Pass88,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    255140810857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail88,645 miles (+2,125)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    568414887175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,520 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,520 miles
    Test number
    299758690788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,520 miles (+10,087)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,520 miles
    Test number
    434038595724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,433 miles (+11,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,433 miles
    Test number
    387078514706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    106229486062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play innerarm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail64,335 miles (+7,778)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    898171287685
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play innerarm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass56,557 miles (+12,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    695688040606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass43,928 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,928 miles
    Test number
    527192858133
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail43,829 miles (+8,702)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,829 miles
    Test number
    575911458760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,127 miles
    Test number
    865962285102
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 KNL

Does LB12 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 KNL is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 KNL?
The MOT on LB12 KNL is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 KNL done?
LB12 KNL was recorded at 114,516 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,528 miles a year.
Has LB12 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 KNL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 KNL 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 KNL find?
LB12 KNL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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