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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 URWMOT history

LL12 URW is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LL12 URW white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,569 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 URW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 URW was last recorded at 159,569 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,820 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,749 miles
Average per year
11,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,569 miles
  • 2025 – 155,820 miles
  • 2024 – 148,120 miles
  • 2023 – 140,864 miles
  • 2022 – 134,286 miles
  • 2021 – 127,723 miles
  • 2020 – 123,605 miles
  • 2019 – 105,552 miles
  • 2018 – 77,948 miles
  • 2017 – 55,419 miles
  • 2016 – 46,812 miles
  • 2015 – 41,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,569 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Covers not allowing full inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective Flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,569 miles (+3,749)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,569 miles
    Test number
    317776635845
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass155,820 miles (+378)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    155,820 miles
    Test number
    178561540991
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,442 miles (+7,322)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,442 miles
    Test number
    269092351726
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    321765932422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,120 miles (+7,256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    254391337605
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass140,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,864 miles
    Test number
    974895832890
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection

  7. Fail140,864 miles (+6,578)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,864 miles
    Test number
    703555475021
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass134,286 miles (+6,563)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,286 miles
    Test number
    620798646734
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass127,723 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,723 miles
    Test number
    936471219655
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail127,706 miles (+4,101)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,706 miles
    Test number
    567261033973
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass123,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,605 miles
    Test number
    361733963216
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disc's worn, front and rear shock covers split and perished

  12. Fail123,605 miles (+18,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,605 miles
    Test number
    686606623791
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear disc's worn, front and rear shock covers split and perished

  13. Pass105,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    575499331330
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,552 miles (+27,604)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,552 miles
    Test number
    912770006105
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass77,948 miles (+22,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    371919392468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass55,419 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    402889692680
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edges worn both sides (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail55,196 miles (+8,384)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,196 miles
    Test number
    421147843899
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking inbetween treads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,812 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,812 miles
    Test number
    505154464356
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/undertrays fitted

  19. Pass41,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    407804417227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,712 miles (+2,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    290857284542
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass39,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    559216475145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,377 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    837686075178
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LL12 URW

Does LL12 URW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 URW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 URW?
The MOT on LL12 URW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 URW done?
LL12 URW was recorded at 159,569 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 11,145 miles a year.
Has LL12 URW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 URW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 URW 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 URW find?
LL12 URW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 5 more.

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