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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AZCMOT history

LP12 AZC is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 7 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LP12 AZC blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
201,096 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 AZC was last recorded at 201,096 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,094 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
16,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,096 miles
  • 2025 – 198,938 miles
  • 2024 – 194,390 miles
  • 2023 – 190,628 miles
  • 2022 – 141,788 miles
  • 2021 – 105,750 miles
  • 2020 – 99,409 miles
  • 2019 – 81,917 miles
  • 2018 – 65,972 miles
  • 2017 – 52,217 miles
  • 2016 – 39,175 miles
  • 2015 – 23,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,096 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,096 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    201,096 miles
    Test number
    307068946135
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail201,094 miles (+2,156)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,094 miles
    Test number
    366111151689
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass198,938 miles (+4,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    198,938 miles
    Test number
    617092297508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass194,390 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,390 miles
    Test number
    816671569461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass190,628 miles (+288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,628 miles
    Test number
    515487072821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail190,340 miles (+7,836)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,340 miles
    Test number
    765849258615
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass182,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,504 miles
    Test number
    623728911050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,504 miles (+40,716)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,504 miles
    Test number
    187449056086
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass141,788 miles (+36,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    551101275346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass105,750 miles (+6,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,750 miles
    Test number
    739445056719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,409 miles (+17,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    759282384019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass81,917 miles (+15,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,917 miles
    Test number
    856714819843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass65,972 miles (+13,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,972 miles
    Test number
    846658280959
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Pass52,217 miles (+13,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    402928395389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inside part of rim (4.2.A.1a)
  15. Pass39,175 miles (+15,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,175 miles
    Test number
    224030201277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,985 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,985 miles
    Test number
    333255194106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass23,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    717299131615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,891 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    558012471353
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LP12 AZC

Does LP12 AZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AZC is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AZC?
The MOT on LP12 AZC is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 AZC done?
LP12 AZC was recorded at 201,096 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 16,177 miles a year.
Has LP12 AZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 AZC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 AZC 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 LP12 AZC find?
LP12 AZC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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