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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 VJZMOT history

LB12 VJZ is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,045 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VJZ was last recorded at 118,045 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,485 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,560 miles
Average per year
9,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,045 miles
  • 2024 – 114,485 miles
  • 2023 – 105,245 miles
  • 2022 – 101,603 miles
  • 2021 – 98,846 miles
  • 2020 – 92,626 miles
  • 2019 – 72,669 miles
  • 2018 – 57,563 miles
  • 2017 – 43,825 miles
  • 2016 – 33,676 miles
  • 2015 – 24,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,045 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Hand brake lever travel high.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre on 3mm, outer tread worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner tread worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,045 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,045 miles
    Test number
    588909287147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,485 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,485 miles
    Test number
    594538877556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,245 miles (+3,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    184556010309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass101,603 miles (+2,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,603 miles
    Test number
    557189022452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,846 miles (+6,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    821854390408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass92,626 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    245435203897
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm, outer tread worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail92,625 miles (+19,956)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,625 miles
    Test number
    652638890063
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel high.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm, outer tread worn.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, inner tread worn. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,669 miles (+15,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,669 miles
    Test number
    721253921691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass57,563 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,563 miles
    Test number
    373366401197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. Fail57,562 miles (+13,737)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,562 miles
    Test number
    819885291601
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass43,825 miles (+10,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,825 miles
    Test number
    631939604948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass33,676 miles (+9,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    650380298445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in side wall
  13. Pass24,145 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,145 miles
    Test number
    577741595167
    • NoteNsr tyre cut on sidewall, over 25mm but not cut to cord, still meets mot requirements
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about LB12 VJZ

Does LB12 VJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VJZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VJZ?
The MOT on LB12 VJZ is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VJZ done?
LB12 VJZ was recorded at 118,045 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 9,009 miles a year.
Has LB12 VJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VJZ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB12 VJZ 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 VJZ find?
LB12 VJZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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