BMW 1 Series
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LS12 EKEMOT history
LS12 EKE is a black petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 15 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 118,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 118,929 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,926 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 EKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 EKE was last recorded at 118,929 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 15,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,363 miles · 21 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 15,566 miles
- Average per year
- 8,926 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,929 miles
- 2024 – 103,363 miles
- 2023 – 89,839 miles
- 2022 – 78,682 miles
- 2021 – 68,092 miles
- 2019 – 64,476 miles
- 2018 – 49,646 miles
- 2017 – 39,345 miles
- 2016 – 32,299 miles
- 2015 – 24,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,929 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 118,929 miles
- Test number
- 998231933522
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail118,929 miles (+15,566)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,929 miles
- Test number
- 225312959879
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,363 miles (+379)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 103,363 miles
- Test number
- 453373056831
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail102,984 miles (+13,145)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,984 miles
- Test number
- 411431431455
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,839 miles (+11,157)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 89,839 miles
- Test number
- 117376593936
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine at the rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,682 miles (+10,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 78,682 miles
- Test number
- 306024471386
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,092 miles (+3,616)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 68,092 miles
- Test number
- 157629828657
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass64,476 miles (+14,830)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,476 miles
- Test number
- 251237064750
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,646 miles (+10,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 49,646 miles
- Test number
- 162962256096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass39,345 miles (+7,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,345 miles
- Test number
- 299774777814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
Pass32,299 miles (+8,039)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,299 miles
- Test number
- 873007543409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,260 miles
- Test number
- 245565465084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 EKE
- Does LS12 EKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 EKE expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 EKE?
- The MOT on LS12 EKE expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 EKE done?
- LS12 EKE was recorded at 118,929 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 8,926 miles a year.
- Has LS12 EKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 EKE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 EKE 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 LS12 EKE find?
- LS12 EKE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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