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BMW 316

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 JVZMOT history

LS12 JVZ is a white diesel BMW 316 first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
149,561 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JVZ was last recorded at 149,561 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,947 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,614 miles
Average per year
8,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,561 miles
  • 2025 – 145,947 miles
  • 2024 – 143,113 miles
  • 2023 – 139,163 miles
  • 2022 – 135,053 miles
  • 2021 – 125,189 miles
  • 2020 – 109,888 miles
  • 2018 – 98,091 miles
  • 2017 – 83,232 miles
  • 2016 – 76,483 miles
  • 2015 – 62,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,561 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    149,561 miles
    Test number
    150491698892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,947 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,947 miles
    Test number
    300167357026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,919 miles (+2,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,919 miles
    Test number
    501362649127
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass143,113 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,113 miles
    Test number
    988436934040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,163 miles (+4,110)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,163 miles
    Test number
    307917307278
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass135,053 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,053 miles
    Test number
    408731470875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail134,981 miles (+9,792)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,981 miles
    Test number
    716108773204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass125,189 miles (+15,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,189 miles
    Test number
    900502288686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass109,888 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    605989711660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,091 miles (+12,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,091 miles
    Test number
    733620964341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass85,615 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,615 miles
    Test number
    582387851834
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass83,232 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,232 miles
    Test number
    370522827477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,132 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    188832850522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,278 miles (+795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    316013811521
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  15. Pass76,483 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,483 miles
    Test number
    110710981509
    • AdvisoryBoth front daytime running lights green in colour
  16. Fail76,442 miles (+13,679)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,442 miles
    Test number
    733029208109
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass62,763 miles (+7,331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    412831340860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    269966885045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    409346585084
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS12 JVZ

Does LS12 JVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JVZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JVZ?
The MOT on LS12 JVZ is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JVZ done?
LS12 JVZ was recorded at 149,561 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 8,578 miles a year.
Has LS12 JVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JVZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 JVZ 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 JVZ find?
LS12 JVZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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