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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 VSLMOT history

LB12 VSL is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
118,724 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VSL was last recorded at 118,724 miles on 6 May 2026, 10,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,506 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,218 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,724 miles
  • 2025 – 108,506 miles
  • 2024 – 106,503 miles
  • 2023 – 103,491 miles
  • 2022 – 100,035 miles
  • 2021 – 96,209 miles
  • 2020 – 92,266 miles
  • 2019 – 87,941 miles
  • 2018 – 83,324 miles
  • 2017 – 78,896 miles
  • 2016 – 74,301 miles
  • 2015 – 65,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,724 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,724 miles (+10,218)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    118,724 miles
    Test number
    334408030663
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,506 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    329550428853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    514611317951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail106,503 miles (+3,012)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,503 miles
    Test number
    141459802570
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,491 miles (+3,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,491 miles
    Test number
    470435152999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass100,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    556329166764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,035 miles (+3,826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    727075037655
    • MajorTyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim incorrectly fitted (inside out) (5.2.3 (k))

  8. Pass96,209 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    526377273244
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail96,209 miles (+3,943)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,209 miles
    Test number
    846143256377
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,266 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    119440806898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

  11. Pass87,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    356593878048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate lamp cover missing

  12. Fail87,941 miles (+4,617)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    616293944024
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate lamp cover missing

  13. Pass83,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    850888174076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail83,324 miles (+4,428)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    483495760200
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass78,896 miles (+4,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,896 miles
    Test number
    282108867592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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)

  16. Pass74,301 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,301 miles
    Test number
    757762105970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    439174405205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VSL

Does LB12 VSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VSL is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VSL?
The MOT on LB12 VSL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VSL done?
LB12 VSL was recorded at 118,724 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has LB12 VSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VSL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 VSL 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 VSL find?
LB12 VSL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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