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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 YCSMOT history

LC12 YCS is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 3 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,285 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YCS
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
3 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YCS was last recorded at 129,285 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 9,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2022: 96,832 miles, lower than 127,918 miles on 8 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,670 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,615 miles
Average per year
7,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,285 miles
  • 2025 – 119,670 miles
  • 2024 – 111,300 miles
  • 2023 – 106,555 miles
  • 2022 – 96,832 miles
  • 2021 – 82,954 miles
  • 2020 – 76,090 miles
  • 2019 – 68,917 miles
  • 2018 – 62,481 miles
  • 2017 – 54,611 miles
  • 2016 – 51,316 miles
  • 2015 – 44,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,285 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,285 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,285 miles
    Test number
    428108697065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,670 miles (+8,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    117374605279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,300 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    441374115721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,555 miles (+9,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,555 miles
    Test number
    378534652030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,832 miles (-31,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    576871834016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail127,918 miles (+44,964)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    250797636841
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,954 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,954 miles
    Test number
    588415844148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail82,942 miles (+6,852)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    357600661259
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass76,090 miles (+7,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,090 miles
    Test number
    162685461038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass68,917 miles (+6,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,917 miles
    Test number
    685817175680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass62,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    283322061045
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Fail62,481 miles (+7,870)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    764104765626
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  13. Pass54,611 miles (+3,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    514867905513
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass51,316 miles (+7,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    374242133285
    • 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)
  15. Pass44,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    767982655173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YCS

Does LC12 YCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YCS is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YCS?
The MOT on LC12 YCS is valid until 16 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 YCS done?
LC12 YCS was recorded at 129,285 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,966 miles a year.
Has LC12 YCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YCS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC12 YCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC12 YCS find?
LC12 YCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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