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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 VODMOT history

LP12 VOD is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 59,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,116 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VOD was last recorded at 59,116 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,330 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,786 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,116 miles
  • 2025 – 54,330 miles
  • 2024 – 49,398 miles
  • 2023 – 45,229 miles
  • 2022 – 41,435 miles
  • 2021 – 35,894 miles
  • 2020 – 31,321 miles
  • 2019 – 25,552 miles
  • 2018 – 17,465 miles
  • 2017 – 9,439 miles
  • 2016 – 4,709 miles
  • 2015 – 3,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,116 miles (+4,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    192018990959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass54,330 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    220663143274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,398 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    674595092748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,394 miles (+4,165)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    597168651305
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass45,229 miles (+3,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    699507600404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 50-60% worn
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3-4mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges
  6. Pass41,435 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    511617900752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,894 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,894 miles
    Test number
    133566465142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,321 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    798626683797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,552 miles (+8,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,552 miles
    Test number
    532606787257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass17,465 miles (+8,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,465 miles
    Test number
    475755610390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass9,439 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    9,439 miles
    Test number
    551846286825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,709 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    4,709 miles
    Test number
    566699611146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass3,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    3,680 miles
    Test number
    969570095134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VOD

Does LP12 VOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VOD is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VOD?
The MOT on LP12 VOD is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VOD done?
LP12 VOD was recorded at 59,116 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has LP12 VOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VOD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 VOD 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 VOD find?
LP12 VOD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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