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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 XOWMOT history

LS12 XOW is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 4 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 178,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
178,621 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XOW was last recorded at 178,621 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,621 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
14,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,621 miles
  • 2024 – 163,787 miles
  • 2023 – 158,299 miles
  • 2022 – 153,593 miles
  • 2021 – 150,480 miles
  • 2020 – 142,915 miles
  • 2019 – 122,938 miles
  • 2018 – 98,399 miles
  • 2017 – 73,365 miles
  • 2016 – 48,850 miles
  • 2015 – 28,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,621 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,621 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,621 miles
    Test number
    729885677870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail178,621 miles (+14,834)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,621 miles
    Test number
    690324138338
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass163,787 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,787 miles
    Test number
    974461894909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut slightly damp
  4. Pass158,299 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,299 miles
    Test number
    635703015961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,593 miles (+3,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,593 miles
    Test number
    278226928767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass150,480 miles (+7,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    977359551739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass142,915 miles (+19,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    817032049756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,938 miles (+24,539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    697213179832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake performance slightly low
  9. Pass98,399 miles (+25,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    202153308732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,365 miles (+24,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    465468646504
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass48,850 miles (+19,946)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,850 miles
    Test number
    795512185632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    559284155008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XOW

Does LS12 XOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XOW expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XOW?
The MOT on LS12 XOW expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XOW done?
LS12 XOW was recorded at 178,621 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 14,868 miles a year.
Has LS12 XOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XOW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 XOW 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 XOW find?
LS12 XOW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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