
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass130,356 miles (+9,197)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 130,356 miles
- Test number
- 906389170610
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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)
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.
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))
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))
Pass86,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,428 miles
- Test number
- 908712428836
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass73,630 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,630 miles
- Test number
- 372425189586
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass58,852 miles (+13,134)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,852 miles
- Test number
- 848083821945
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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