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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 JVWMOT history

LL12 JVW is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,699 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 JVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 JVW was last recorded at 138,699 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,685 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,699 miles
  • 2024 – 136,472 miles
  • 2023 – 133,532 miles
  • 2022 – 129,144 miles
  • 2021 – 122,375 miles
  • 2020 – 116,576 miles
  • 2019 – 103,103 miles
  • 2018 – 94,448 miles
  • 2017 – 85,539 miles
  • 2016 – 73,727 miles
  • 2015 – 68,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,699 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,699 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,699 miles
    Test number
    206563952990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,685 miles (+2,213)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    763250447262
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass136,472 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,472 miles
    Test number
    520599313168
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  4. Pass133,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,532 miles
    Test number
    742003033468
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass133,530 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,530 miles
    Test number
    504866816749
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail133,522 miles (+4,378)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,522 miles
    Test number
    574301093718
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,144 miles (+6,769)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    405677643907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,375 miles
    Test number
    926730954533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,372 miles (+5,796)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    154055980984
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  10. Pass116,576 miles (+13,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,576 miles
    Test number
    532968482197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,103 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    934094035937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,448 miles (+8,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    860092065880
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass85,539 miles (+11,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    333811678697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,727 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    594009630246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,828 miles
    Test number
    165619395049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL12 JVW

Does LL12 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 JVW is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 JVW?
The MOT on LL12 JVW is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 JVW done?
LL12 JVW was recorded at 138,699 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has LL12 JVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 JVW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 JVW 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 JVW find?
LL12 JVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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