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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 SFZMOT history

LB12 SFZ is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,346 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SFZ was last recorded at 115,346 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,642 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,704 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,346 miles
  • 2025 – 113,642 miles
  • 2024 – 111,814 miles
  • 2023 – 109,141 miles
  • 2022 – 106,452 miles
  • 2021 – 102,378 miles
  • 2020 – 102,055 miles
  • 2019 – 95,095 miles
  • 2017 – 87,755 miles
  • 2016 – 80,563 miles
  • 2015 – 71,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,346 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also the tread has starting to break up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also the tread has starting to break up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,346 miles (+1,704)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    122972746154
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,642 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    708507332199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass111,814 miles (+2,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    292568573308
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,141 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    549800510965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also the tread has starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also the tread has starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail109,076 miles (+2,624)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,076 miles
    Test number
    391803734428
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also the tread has starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also the tread has starting to break up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass106,452 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,452 miles
    Test number
    210650288952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,378 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    102,378 miles
    Test number
    214835396834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,055 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    749934025823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail102,055 miles (+6,960)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    197039556533
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,095 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,095 miles
    Test number
    244801355581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    642524564141
    • 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)

  12. Fail87,755 miles (+7,192)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,755 miles
    Test number
    437322619687
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  13. Pass80,563 miles (+8,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    412607018049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    985511182121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 SFZ

Does LB12 SFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SFZ is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SFZ?
The MOT on LB12 SFZ is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SFZ done?
LB12 SFZ was recorded at 115,346 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has LB12 SFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SFZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 SFZ 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 SFZ find?
LB12 SFZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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