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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 DZMMOT history

LL12 DZM is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LL12 DZM white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,854 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 DZM was last recorded at 149,854 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,853 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,854 miles
  • 2025 – 133,440 miles
  • 2024 – 118,359 miles
  • 2023 – 104,012 miles
  • 2022 – 91,166 miles
  • 2021 – 85,086 miles
  • 2020 – 66,064 miles
  • 2019 – 38,196 miles
  • 2018 – 35,206 miles
  • 2017 – 30,927 miles
  • 2016 – 27,009 miles
  • 2015 – 21,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,854 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe is deteriorated. recommend renewal (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing abnormally on outer edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area . recommend inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,854 miles (+1)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,854 miles
    Test number
    892574339914
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe is deteriorated. recommend renewal (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing abnormally on outer edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area . recommend inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,853 miles (+16,413)2 dangerous3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,853 miles
    Test number
    663324709763
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe is deteriorated. recommend renewal (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread wearing abnormally on outer edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area . recommend inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,440 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    342764998147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,440 miles (+15,081)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,440 miles
    Test number
    471117653195
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,359 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    902824026654
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,359 miles (+14,347)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,359 miles
    Test number
    990624374882
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,012 miles (+13)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,012 miles
    Test number
    474660728851
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense deteriorated. recommend renewal (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,999 miles (+12,833)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,999 miles
    Test number
    852555486987
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyre treads are wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense deteriorated. recommend renewal (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,166 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    527873453862
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

  10. Fail91,152 miles (+6,066)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,152 miles
    Test number
    536447919093
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch (3.1 (c))

  11. Pass85,086 miles (+19,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,086 miles
    Test number
    703847347014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    221586499758
    • 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))

  13. Fail66,064 miles (+27,868)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    752962981551
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • 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))

  14. Pass38,196 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    662584666160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    350483928141
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  16. Fail35,206 miles (+4,279)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,206 miles
    Test number
    688078362684
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  17. Pass30,927 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,927 miles
    Test number
    484846116819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm & should be changed a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & should be changed a.s.a.p (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass27,009 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    761345489166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,573 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,573 miles
    Test number
    559632715164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL12 DZM

Does LL12 DZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 DZM is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DZM?
The MOT on LL12 DZM is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 DZM done?
LL12 DZM was recorded at 149,854 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 11,288 miles a year.
Has LL12 DZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DZM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 DZM 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 LL12 DZM find?
LL12 DZM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective recommend renewal, and 8 more.

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