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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 JWEMOT history

LS12 JWE is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 203,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

LS12 JWE black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
203,377 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JWE was last recorded at 203,377 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 13,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,847 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
13,530 miles
Average per year
11,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,377 miles
  • 2024 – 189,847 miles
  • 2023 – 164,592 miles
  • 2022 – 153,277 miles
  • 2021 – 145,503 miles
  • 2020 – 137,893 miles
  • 2019 – 125,361 miles
  • 2018 – 123,304 miles
  • 2017 – 117,916 miles
  • 2016 – 111,336 miles
  • 2015 – 100,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted to top of windscreen and into swept area of wipers

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,377 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    203,377 miles
    Test number
    630337846048
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail203,377 miles (+13,530)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,377 miles
    Test number
    482554249243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass189,847 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,847 miles
    Test number
    955966616814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,806 miles (+25,214)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,806 miles
    Test number
    492213538799
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,592 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,592 miles
    Test number
    413370634649
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted to top of windscreen and into swept area of wipers (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shields insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section deteriorating

  6. Fail164,592 miles (+11,315)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,592 miles
    Test number
    572690828768
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted to top of windscreen and into swept area of wipers (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shields insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section deteriorating

  7. Pass153,277 miles (+7,774)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,277 miles
    Test number
    884703469403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexible section getting weak
    • AdvisorySun blind fitted to top of windscreen in swept area

  8. Pass145,503 miles (+7,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,503 miles
    Test number
    728919636290
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,893 miles (+12,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,893 miles
    Test number
    933666151053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,361 miles (+2,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    469803354396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,304 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,304 miles
    Test number
    982862485064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass117,916 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,916 miles
    Test number
    209896962724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,336 miles (+10,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    137254527985
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components)

  14. Pass100,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    920579829724
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Fail100,768 miles (+15,269)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    193075094765
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass85,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    897409875009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 JWE

Does LS12 JWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 JWE expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JWE?
The MOT on LS12 JWE expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 JWE done?
LS12 JWE was recorded at 203,377 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 11,851 miles a year.
Has LS12 JWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JWE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 JWE 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 JWE find?
LS12 JWE passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has less than 1/2 leds not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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