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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 VKMMOT history

LB12 VKM is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,423 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VKM was last recorded at 161,423 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,163 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
260 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,423 miles
  • 2024 – 151,177 miles
  • 2023 – 139,516 miles
  • 2022 – 130,582 miles
  • 2021 – 121,730 miles
  • 2020 – 113,775 miles
  • 2019 – 106,819 miles
  • 2018 – 98,962 miles
  • 2017 – 92,078 miles
  • 2016 – 87,334 miles
  • 2015 – 69,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,423 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside dlr inopRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlampRecorded 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 tyre feathering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front play in steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,423 miles (+260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    142492607399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside dlr inop
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp

  2. Fail161,163 miles (+9,986)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,163 miles
    Test number
    673541449421
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside dlr inop
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp

  3. Pass151,177 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,177 miles
    Test number
    807269604884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp

  4. Fail151,177 miles (+11,661)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,177 miles
    Test number
    134155382082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlamp

  5. Pass139,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,516 miles
    Test number
    976819795391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail139,516 miles (+8,934)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,516 miles
    Test number
    269836874845
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass130,582 miles (+8,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,582 miles
    Test number
    456871128730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    587390588610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail121,730 miles (+7,955)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    906846663851
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,775 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,775 miles
    Test number
    236033734984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering arm

  11. Fail113,773 miles (+6,954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    211802337832
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering arm

  12. Pass106,819 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,819 miles
    Test number
    891637308089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,962 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    582338877489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail98,962 miles (+6,884)4 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,962 miles
    Test number
    818541185746
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass92,078 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,078 miles
    Test number
    878050750192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,334 miles (+17,968)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,334 miles
    Test number
    853373513046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,366 miles
    Test number
    725834495106
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 VKM

Does LB12 VKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 VKM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VKM?
The MOT on LB12 VKM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 VKM done?
LB12 VKM was recorded at 161,423 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LB12 VKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VKM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 VKM 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 VKM find?
LB12 VKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing; nearside dlr inop; condensation in n/s headlamp.

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