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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 PLVMOT history

LS12 PLV is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,485 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PLV was last recorded at 141,485 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,484 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,485 miles
  • 2025 – 130,832 miles
  • 2024 – 127,521 miles
  • 2023 – 124,167 miles
  • 2022 – 121,244 miles
  • 2021 – 119,208 miles
  • 2020 – 117,224 miles
  • 2019 – 113,997 miles
  • 2018 – 109,524 miles
  • 2017 – 103,896 miles
  • 2016 – 86,235 miles
  • 2015 – 69,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,485 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,485 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,485 miles
    Test number
    580211581687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail141,484 miles (+10,652)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    336789110439
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lamp unit damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass130,832 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,832 miles
    Test number
    712162624683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,521 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,521 miles
    Test number
    909731580839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass124,167 miles (+2,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,167 miles
    Test number
    199040569991
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass121,244 miles (+2,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    271923991252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass119,208 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    223683723538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  8. Fail119,208 miles (+1,984)3 dangerous2 major2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,208 miles
    Test number
    508998580004
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRoller Brake Test not carried out due to position of broken spring lying on driveshaft
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  9. Pass117,224 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    387903542153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,997 miles (+4,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    218022275117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is wearing uneven on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  11. Pass109,524 miles (+5,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,524 miles
    Test number
    878438888400
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass103,896 miles (+17,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,896 miles
    Test number
    793476716899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,235 miles (+16,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    301969601973
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass69,451 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,451 miles
    Test number
    238122385048
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOuter side walls pershing slightly on all tyres

Questions about LS12 PLV

Does LS12 PLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PLV is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PLV?
The MOT on LS12 PLV is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 PLV done?
LS12 PLV was recorded at 141,485 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has LS12 PLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PLV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 PLV 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 PLV find?
LS12 PLV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges.; nearside rear suspension bump stop worn, and 1 more.

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