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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 JVLMOT history

LS12 JVL is a grey petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LS12 JVL grey 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
43,636 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JVL was last recorded at 43,636 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,076 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,560 miles
Average per year
2,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,636 miles
  • 2025 – 41,076 miles
  • 2024 – 38,433 miles
  • 2023 – 35,814 miles
  • 2022 – 32,893 miles
  • 2021 – 28,902 miles
  • 2020 – 27,271 miles
  • 2019 – 23,111 miles
  • 2018 – 20,993 miles
  • 2017 – 18,658 miles
  • 2016 – 15,676 miles
  • 2015 – 12,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,636 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling device fault warning light on dash
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,636 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    745556734642
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling device fault warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass41,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    943443115783
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHead light levelling device light on the dash
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted so can't fully inspect
  3. Fail41,076 miles (+2,643)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,076 miles
    Test number
    765549490434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHead light levelling device light on the dash
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted so can't fully inspect
  4. Pass38,433 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    586540068141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,814 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    398162157569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,893 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,893 miles
    Test number
    916916889094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,902 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    286756722348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass27,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,271 miles
    Test number
    811594779766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail27,271 miles (+4,160)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,271 miles
    Test number
    891792547314
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass23,111 miles (+2,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,111 miles
    Test number
    202557334726
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass20,993 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,993 miles
    Test number
    695515302936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,658 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,658 miles
    Test number
    828166736410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,676 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    15,676 miles
    Test number
    101978359986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,305 miles
    Test number
    185582495007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 JVL

Does LS12 JVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JVL is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JVL?
The MOT on LS12 JVL is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JVL done?
LS12 JVL was recorded at 43,636 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,777 miles a year.
Has LS12 JVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JVL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 JVL 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 JVL find?
LS12 JVL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp levelling device fault warning light on dash; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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