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BMW 116

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBXMOT history

LL12 VBX is a silver diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LL12 VBX silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,144 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBX was last recorded at 123,144 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,864 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,280 miles
Average per year
7,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,144 miles
  • 2025 – 113,864 miles
  • 2024 – 108,968 miles
  • 2023 – 102,903 miles
  • 2022 – 96,233 miles
  • 2021 – 88,557 miles
  • 2020 – 85,017 miles
  • 2019 – 78,801 miles
  • 2017 – 72,600 miles
  • 2016 – 67,726 miles
  • 2015 – 45,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,144 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,144 miles (+9,280)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,144 miles
    Test number
    589681514878
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,864 miles (+4,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    960570512535
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,968 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,968 miles
    Test number
    968049023579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,903 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    595042731499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,299 miles (+6,066)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    797394314324
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,233 miles (+7,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    676623801441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,557 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    701856704392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,017 miles (+6,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    818772052217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    543083049727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Fail78,801 miles (+6,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,801 miles
    Test number
    389995418772
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass72,600 miles (+4,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    332423632064
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryKnocking from steering rack area exact location not traceable due to fitment of undertrays

  12. Pass67,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    810376238633
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Fail67,726 miles (+8,540)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    886568415308
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Pass59,186 miles (+13,329)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    556476623912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,857 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,857 miles
    Test number
    788682535118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL12 VBX

Does LL12 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBX is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBX?
The MOT on LL12 VBX is valid until 20 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 VBX done?
LL12 VBX was recorded at 123,144 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,070 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBX 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 VBX find?
LL12 VBX passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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