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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 TVZMOT history

LS12 TVZ is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,798 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TVZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TVZ was last recorded at 109,798 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,033 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,765 miles
Average per year
4,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,798 miles
  • 2024 – 108,033 miles
  • 2023 – 104,941 miles
  • 2022 – 102,098 miles
  • 2021 – 99,228 miles
  • 2020 – 96,752 miles
  • 2019 – 92,681 miles
  • 2018 – 88,550 miles
  • 2017 – 80,051 miles
  • 2016 – 71,351 miles
  • 2015 – 65,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,798 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,798 miles (+1,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,798 miles
    Test number
    193869501835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,033 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    351377385123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  3. Fail108,033 miles (+3,092)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,033 miles
    Test number
    672920704483
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection

  4. Pass104,941 miles (+2,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,941 miles
    Test number
    904970682278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass102,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    350564717103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,098 miles (+2,870)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,098 miles
    Test number
    288342997934
    • DangerousNearside Front Turbo leaking oil.
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass99,228 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,228 miles
    Test number
    447884291670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,752 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    838732178964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,681 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,681 miles
    Test number
    606248662435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,550 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,550 miles
    Test number
    253336948225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    596275418182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail87,519 miles (+7,468)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,519 miles
    Test number
    866737404124
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass80,051 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    373163890437
    • 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)

  14. Pass71,351 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    100174756375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,799 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    138900495421
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning on dash all brakes ok..sensor fault
    • NoteN/s tyre side wall small damage
    • NoteNo print out of emissions result
    • NoteSide lamp fault warning on dash.. all lamps working
    • NoteSlight cracking appearing in rear tyre treads

  16. Pass65,799 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,799 miles
    Test number
    205960695088
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning on dash all brakes ok..sensor fault
    • NoteN/s tyre side wall small damage
    • NoteNo print out of emissions result
    • NoteSide lamp fault warning on dash.. all lamps working
    • NoteSlight cracking appearing in rear tyre treads

Questions about LS12 TVZ

Does LS12 TVZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 TVZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TVZ?
The MOT on LS12 TVZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 TVZ done?
LS12 TVZ was recorded at 109,798 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,149 miles a year.
Has LS12 TVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TVZ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 TVZ 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 TVZ find?
LS12 TVZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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