
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
Full MOT history
12 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass163,787 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 163,787 miles
- Test number
- 974461894909
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut slightly damp
Pass158,299 miles (+4,706)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 158,299 miles
- Test number
- 635703015961
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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))
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
Pass98,399 miles (+25,034)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,399 miles
- Test number
- 202153308732
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass48,850 miles (+19,946)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 48,850 miles
- Test number
- 795512185632
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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