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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 TVOMOT history

LS12 TVO is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LS12 TVO grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,996 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TVO was last recorded at 132,996 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,658 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,338 miles
Average per year
8,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,996 miles
  • 2025 – 130,658 miles
  • 2024 – 130,356 miles
  • 2023 – 121,159 miles
  • 2022 – 116,634 miles
  • 2021 – 111,583 miles
  • 2020 – 107,992 miles
  • 2019 – 98,675 miles
  • 2018 – 86,428 miles
  • 2017 – 73,630 miles
  • 2016 – 58,852 miles
  • 2015 – 45,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,996 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,996 miles (+2,338)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,996 miles
    Test number
    808403041206
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass130,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,658 miles
    Test number
    214263576769
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water on inside of lens. (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Fail130,657 miles (+301)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,657 miles
    Test number
    366356155079
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water on inside of lens. (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass130,356 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,356 miles
    Test number
    906389170610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,159 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,159 miles
    Test number
    146982488024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near wear bar +-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass116,634 miles (+5,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,634 miles
    Test number
    494283617718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass111,583 miles (+3,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,583 miles
    Test number
    266336172532
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass107,992 miles (+9,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,992 miles
    Test number
    872906071787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  9. Pass98,675 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    868228149840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail98,674 miles (+12,246)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,674 miles
    Test number
    425161150878
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass86,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,428 miles
    Test number
    908712428836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,398 miles (+12,768)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    892495322503
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass73,630 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,630 miles
    Test number
    372425189586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,594 miles (+14,742)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    490729910672
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,852 miles (+13,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    848083821945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    205929275081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 TVO

Does LS12 TVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TVO is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TVO?
The MOT on LS12 TVO 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 TVO done?
LS12 TVO was recorded at 132,996 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,040 miles a year.
Has LS12 TVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TVO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 TVO 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 TVO find?
LS12 TVO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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