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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 JWKMOT history

LS12 JWK is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,972 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JWK was last recorded at 85,972 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,835 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,972 miles
  • 2025 – 74,378 miles
  • 2024 – 65,743 miles
  • 2023 – 56,284 miles
  • 2022 – 44,748 miles
  • 2021 – 41,906 miles
  • 2019 – 36,483 miles
  • 2018 – 30,096 miles
  • 2017 – 24,855 miles
  • 2016 – 19,720 miles
  • 2015 – 17,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,972 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,972 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,972 miles
    Test number
    249453219629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail85,835 miles (+11,457)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    757592547278
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass74,378 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    776334832124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,743 miles (+9,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,743 miles
    Test number
    633963464507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass56,284 miles (+11,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    478014732613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass44,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    326017359866
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail44,743 miles (+2,837)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,743 miles
    Test number
    764917634980
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass41,906 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,906 miles
    Test number
    101027807341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,483 miles (+6,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    949064482428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass30,096 miles (+5,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,096 miles
    Test number
    560226451641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  11. Pass24,855 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    24,855 miles
    Test number
    877404655222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,720 miles (+2,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    19,720 miles
    Test number
    393381024629
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play and knocking in PAS steering rack
  13. Pass17,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,614 miles
    Test number
    285556335224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 JWK

Does LS12 JWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JWK is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JWK?
The MOT on LS12 JWK is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JWK done?
LS12 JWK was recorded at 85,972 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has LS12 JWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JWK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 JWK 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 JWK find?
LS12 JWK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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