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BMW 118

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 HTNMOT history

LS12 HTN is a grey petrol BMW 118 first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
68,418 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HTN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HTN was last recorded at 68,418 miles on 12 May 2026, 5,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,635 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,783 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,418 miles
  • 2025 – 62,635 miles
  • 2024 – 59,438 miles
  • 2023 – 53,407 miles
  • 2022 – 47,958 miles
  • 2021 – 44,954 miles
  • 2020 – 43,000 miles
  • 2019 – 39,765 miles
  • 2018 – 35,874 miles
  • 2017 – 31,658 miles
  • 2016 – 28,481 miles
  • 2015 – 21,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (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.

  • Under vehicle covered

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    163706594304
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,418 miles (+5,783)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    154995349832
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,635 miles
    Test number
    642466875567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,635 miles (+3,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,635 miles
    Test number
    331165756966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,438 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    865094954802
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail59,438 miles (+6,031)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    657861193194
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass53,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,407 miles
    Test number
    846842395616
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,407 miles (+5,449)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,407 miles
    Test number
    854864481877
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,958 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    942239414176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,954 miles (+1,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,954 miles
    Test number
    405605661131
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  11. Pass43,000 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    783981151153
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  12. Pass39,765 miles (+3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    237170438489
    • AdvisoryStone chips across windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  13. Pass35,874 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,874 miles
    Test number
    183033685551
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and under vehicle covered.

  14. Pass31,658 miles (+3,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    840271778048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,481 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,481 miles
    Test number
    163869761016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,102 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    337983222304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,431 miles
    Test number
    666296165090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HTN

Does LS12 HTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HTN is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HTN?
The MOT on LS12 HTN is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HTN done?
LS12 HTN was recorded at 68,418 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has LS12 HTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HTN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 HTN 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 HTN find?
LS12 HTN passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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