BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LC12 LLVMOT history
LC12 LLV is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 172,828 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 LLV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 LLV was last recorded at 172,828 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 25,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,175 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,653 miles
- Average per year
- 13,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,828 miles
- 2025 – 147,175 miles
- 2024 – 127,295 miles
- 2023 – 105,487 miles
- 2022 – 82,052 miles
- 2021 – 57,938 miles
- 2020 – 49,516 miles
- 2019 – 44,597 miles
- 2018 – 38,950 miles
- 2017 – 33,774 miles
- 2016 – 28,407 miles
- 2015 – 24,382 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,828 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 172,828 miles
- Test number
- 985952437275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail172,828 miles (+25,653)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,828 miles
- Test number
- 421889530947
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,175 miles (+19,880)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 147,175 miles
- Test number
- 685281031538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) maybe steering rack
Pass127,295 miles (+21,808)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 127,295 miles
- Test number
- 604509440884
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs are also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspect steering rack play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs are also very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,487 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 105,487 miles
- Test number
- 316464050342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail105,483 miles (+23,431)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,483 miles
- Test number
- 845118723281
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass82,052 miles (+24,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 82,052 miles
- Test number
- 245013214921
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
- AdvisoryPlay in offside steering rack/inner rack joint.
Pass57,938 miles (+8,422)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 57,938 miles
- Test number
- 965445794597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass49,516 miles (+4,919)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 49,516 miles
- Test number
- 357167749740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,597 miles (+5,647)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 44,597 miles
- Test number
- 574763619752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,950 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 867800210260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,774 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,774 miles
- Test number
- 324655154566
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass28,407 miles (+4,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,407 miles
- Test number
- 633306987164
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall perished
Pass24,382 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,382 miles
- Test number
- 485639385078
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LC12 LLV
- Does LC12 LLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LLV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 LLV?
- The MOT on LC12 LLV 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 LLV done?
- LC12 LLV was recorded at 172,828 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 13,528 miles a year.
- Has LC12 LLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 LLV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC12 LLV 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 LLV find?
- LC12 LLV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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