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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBFMOT history

LL12 VBF is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

LL12 VBF black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
128,060 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBF was last recorded at 128,060 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,060 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,060 miles
  • 2025 – 127,979 miles
  • 2024 – 122,097 miles
  • 2023 – 118,234 miles
  • 2021 – 107,763 miles
  • 2020 – 94,069 miles
  • 2019 – 82,339 miles
  • 2017 – 75,645 miles
  • 2016 – 68,982 miles
  • 2015 – 51,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,060 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,060 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    128,060 miles
    Test number
    763300796081
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,060 miles (+81)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,060 miles
    Test number
    371376180284
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,979 miles (+5,882)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,979 miles
    Test number
    949339359170
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Floorpan (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass122,097 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    854286606292
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail122,097 miles (+3,863)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,097 miles
    Test number
    722105942246
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s, front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass118,234 miles (+10,471)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,234 miles
    Test number
    431582960512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,763 miles (+13,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,763 miles
    Test number
    672177270054
    • 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))

  8. Pass94,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    611854796829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail94,069 miles (+11,730)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,069 miles
    Test number
    199822957077
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,339 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    423715206079
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,337 miles (+6,692)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    821152067213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass75,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    853794982117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail75,645 miles (+6,663)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,645 miles
    Test number
    439445473858
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass68,982 miles (+17,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    632857963892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,615 miles (+2,120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,615 miles
    Test number
    707102155125
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,495 miles
    Test number
    676987795020
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL12 VBF

Does LL12 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBF is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBF?
The MOT on LL12 VBF is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VBF done?
LL12 VBF was recorded at 128,060 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 7,014 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBF 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 VBF find?
LL12 VBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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