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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LL12 ZWHMOT history

LL12 ZWH is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LL12 ZWH black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
147,911 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 ZWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 ZWH was last recorded at 147,911 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,346 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,565 miles
Average per year
10,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,911 miles
  • 2025 – 142,346 miles
  • 2024 – 135,146 miles
  • 2023 – 131,381 miles
  • 2022 – 129,639 miles
  • 2021 – 120,556 miles
  • 2020 – 106,518 miles
  • 2018 – 77,547 miles
  • 2017 – 60,970 miles
  • 2016 – 48,449 miles
  • 2015 – 31,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (outer arm) rear bush badly worn, should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front fog lamps damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,911 miles (+5,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    147,911 miles
    Test number
    938279167356
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (outer arm) rear bush badly worn, should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  2. Pass142,346 miles (+7,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    868504996137
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side forward bushes badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front knock in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,146 miles (+3,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,146 miles
    Test number
    445289265634
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sill/s and floor panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass131,381 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    769917405158
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,380 miles (+1,741)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,380 miles
    Test number
    809805240048
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDuring brake test (brake pedal sinking

  6. Pass129,639 miles (+9,083)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,639 miles
    Test number
    545992233729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracket ,should replace. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear ,should replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output bulb ,should be replaced. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass120,556 miles (+48)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,556 miles
    Test number
    306397642989
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps damaged
    • AdvisoryFront suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside inner joint

  8. Fail120,508 miles (+13,990)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    578702962316
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly scored and worn with 'lips' on edges
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps damaged
    • AdvisoryFront suspension strut piston dust covers perished both sides of car
    • AdvisoryNearside front day running lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack offside inner joint

  9. Pass106,518 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,518 miles
    Test number
    680079377342
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  10. Fail106,517 miles (+28,970)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    962456702832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  11. Pass77,547 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    823941591969
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake effort lags slightly.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail77,547 miles (+16,577)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    993841255725
    • MajorBoot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn with 'lips' on edges.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake effort lags slightly.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,970 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    467729178861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,967 miles (+12,518)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    279615735726
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    614799471765
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,449 miles (+16,982)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    915973173498
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,467 miles
    Test number
    597021695181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 ZWH

Does LL12 ZWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 ZWH is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 ZWH?
The MOT on LL12 ZWH is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 ZWH done?
LL12 ZWH was recorded at 147,911 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 10,358 miles a year.
Has LL12 ZWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 ZWH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL12 ZWH 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 ZWH find?
LL12 ZWH passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (outer arm) rear bush badly worn, should replace; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; various underbody corrosion.

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