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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 LLFMOT history

LC12 LLF is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 152,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,079 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LLF was last recorded at 152,079 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 7,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,054 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,025 miles
Average per year
10,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,079 miles
  • 2025 – 145,054 miles
  • 2024 – 142,070 miles
  • 2023 – 126,502 miles
  • 2022 – 111,094 miles
  • 2021 – 101,042 miles
  • 2020 – 93,569 miles
  • 2019 – 79,143 miles
  • 2018 – 68,519 miles
  • 2017 – 56,635 miles
  • 2016 – 47,500 miles
  • 2015 – 35,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,079 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

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 parking brake slightly lower effort on application

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,079 miles (+7,025)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,079 miles
    Test number
    140693704600
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass145,054 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,054 miles
    Test number
    390907678045
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre slight wear on inside edge

  3. Pass142,070 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,070 miles
    Test number
    279574098126
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff

  4. Fail142,070 miles (+15,568)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,070 miles
    Test number
    232811531169
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff

  5. Pass126,502 miles (+15,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,502 miles
    Test number
    355106561471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass111,094 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,094 miles
    Test number
    743966436422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slightly lower effort on application
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail111,093 miles (+10,051)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,093 miles
    Test number
    103185991551
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake slightly lower effort on application
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass101,042 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,042 miles
    Test number
    800010337181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,569 miles
    Test number
    768199466172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

  10. Fail93,569 miles (+14,426)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,569 miles
    Test number
    363041358582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

  11. Pass79,143 miles (+10,624)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    993513351500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    293719845769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,519 miles (+11,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,519 miles
    Test number
    559245963668
    • FailureCentral Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under the car

  14. Pass56,635 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    517451310023
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • 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)

  15. Fail56,635 miles (+9,135)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    523979182994
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers under the car
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • 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)

  16. Pass47,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    754635250175
    • AdvisoryChild seat hinders full belt check & under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner-faces & refr2spec)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have feathered away & o/s rear worn to approx:: 3mm

  17. Fail47,500 miles (+12,416)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,500 miles
    Test number
    175090837035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild seat hinders full belt check & under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have worn & lipped (see inner-faces & refr2spec)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have feathered away & o/s rear worn to approx:: 3mm

  18. Pass35,084 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,084 miles
    Test number
    296950115149
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LC12 LLF

Does LC12 LLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LLF is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LLF?
The MOT on LC12 LLF is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 LLF done?
LC12 LLF was recorded at 152,079 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 10,838 miles a year.
Has LC12 LLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LLF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC12 LLF 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 LLF find?
LC12 LLF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside, and 1 more.

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