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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VFWMOT history

LL12 VFW is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,453 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LL12 VFW was last recorded at 105,453 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 4,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,188 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,265 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,453 miles
  • 2025 – 101,188 miles
  • 2024 – 94,939 miles
  • 2023 – 88,464 miles
  • 2022 – 78,414 miles
  • 2020 – 72,045 miles
  • 2019 – 62,817 miles
  • 2018 – 51,616 miles
  • 2017 – 39,945 miles
  • 2016 – 35,463 miles
  • 2015 – 31,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,453 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,453 miles (+4,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,453 miles
    Test number
    507576390006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass101,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    991065656085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Fail101,188 miles (+6,249)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,188 miles
    Test number
    200330850232
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass94,939 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,939 miles
    Test number
    660164828540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,464 miles (+10,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    179382271460
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp switch defective.
  6. Pass78,414 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,414 miles
    Test number
    598291212102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,409 miles (+6,364)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    570271999377
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to exposing the chords (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,045 miles (+9,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    650541319400
    • 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 at limit (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,817 miles (+11,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    228296009723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass51,616 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    739869933041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,877 miles (+6,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,877 miles
    Test number
    300282755826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFull under body covers / trays fitted at time of test
  12. Pass39,945 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,945 miles
    Test number
    119085706515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,463 miles (+3,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,463 miles
    Test number
    308264945261
    • AdvisoryUnderbody trays and covers fitted at time of test
  14. Pass31,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,479 miles
    Test number
    665495425130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VFW

Does LL12 VFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VFW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VFW?
The MOT on LL12 VFW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VFW done?
LL12 VFW was recorded at 105,453 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has LL12 VFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VFW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 VFW 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 VFW find?
LL12 VFW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin all.

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