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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LHLMOT history

LB12 LHL is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,814 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LHL was last recorded at 151,814 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,169 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,645 miles
Average per year
7,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,814 miles
  • 2024 – 148,169 miles
  • 2023 – 145,922 miles
  • 2022 – 144,273 miles
  • 2021 – 135,069 miles
  • 2020 – 130,251 miles
  • 2019 – 123,389 miles
  • 2018 – 109,252 miles
  • 2016 – 84,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,814 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,814 miles (+3,645)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,814 miles
    Test number
    686055138725
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,169 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,169 miles
    Test number
    120318728248
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,165 miles (+2,243)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    474103459805
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,922 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,922 miles
    Test number
    946247835370
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  5. Fail145,883 miles (+32)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,883 miles
    Test number
    957740480581
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault red light on dash (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Fail145,851 miles (+1,578)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    435383525204
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass144,273 miles (+9,204)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    794160653300
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water contaminating lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,069 miles (+4,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,069 miles
    Test number
    557845402033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass130,251 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    394934958671
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail130,251 miles (+6,862)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,251 miles
    Test number
    756315944002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass123,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    300099021406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,389 miles (+14,137)6 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    179963910360
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))

  13. Pass109,252 miles (+24,290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    577720257723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    552574419080
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 per cent worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin aproxx 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 LHL

Does LB12 LHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LHL is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LHL?
The MOT on LB12 LHL is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LHL done?
LB12 LHL was recorded at 151,814 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,254 miles a year.
Has LB12 LHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LHL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 LHL 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 LHL find?
LB12 LHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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