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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 LGUMOT history

LC12 LGU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,628 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LGU was last recorded at 143,628 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 14,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,134 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,494 miles
Average per year
7,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,628 miles
  • 2025 – 129,134 miles
  • 2024 – 120,284 miles
  • 2023 – 113,886 miles
  • 2022 – 106,724 miles
  • 2021 – 100,578 miles
  • 2020 – 96,656 miles
  • 2019 – 91,357 miles
  • 2018 – 84,380 miles
  • 2017 – 75,141 miles
  • 2016 – 67,969 miles
  • 2015 – 59,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,628 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight play noticed in o/s/f steering rack arm

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,628 miles (+14,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    615332927170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play noticed in o/s/f steering rack arm

  2. Pass129,134 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,134 miles
    Test number
    217586681628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail129,124 miles (+8,840)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    487848662593
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass120,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    984316399170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,283 miles (+6,397)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,283 miles
    Test number
    914291188746
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass113,886 miles (+7,162)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,886 miles
    Test number
    783066874102
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass106,724 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    247508490076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,722 miles (+6,144)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    531061029922
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass100,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    711409093907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail100,578 miles (+3,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    804741706467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    350938987525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail96,656 miles (+5,299)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    451719858859
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass91,357 miles (+6,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    91,357 miles
    Test number
    459293030009
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside front
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

  14. Pass84,380 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    243755808255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,314 miles (+9,173)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    835117293429
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass75,141 miles (+7,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,141 miles
    Test number
    565097412070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check underside and outer sill fully due to covers

  17. Pass67,969 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    871855238119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    165787405184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail59,508 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,508 miles
    Test number
    259557005136
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC12 LGU

Does LC12 LGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LGU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LGU?
The MOT on LC12 LGU is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 LGU done?
LC12 LGU was recorded at 143,628 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 7,681 miles a year.
Has LC12 LGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LGU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 LGU 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 LC12 LGU find?
LC12 LGU passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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