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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 ZXUMOT history

LS12 ZXU is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 7 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 73,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LS12 ZXU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,402 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZXU was last recorded at 73,402 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 9,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,830 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,572 miles
Average per year
3,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,402 miles
  • 2025 – 63,830 miles
  • 2024 – 63,384 miles
  • 2023 – 61,326 miles
  • 2022 – 58,264 miles
  • 2021 – 55,893 miles
  • 2020 – 54,228 miles
  • 2019 – 52,686 miles
  • 2018 – 47,459 miles
  • 2017 – 45,390 miles
  • 2016 – 39,743 miles
  • 2015 – 31,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,402 miles (+9,572)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    715620251135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner shoulder wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,830 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    495012480234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,384 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    669406345474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass61,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    362947613746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail61,326 miles (+3,062)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,326 miles
    Test number
    742148934356
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass58,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    742693275957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,264 miles (+2,371)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,264 miles
    Test number
    620088767257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle NOT RUN FLAT / DIFFERENT SIDE WALL STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass55,893 miles (+1,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,893 miles
    Test number
    964230394787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,228 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    513656816854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,223 miles (+1,537)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    383473233453
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BAD

  11. Pass52,686 miles (+2,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    845847194880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  12. Pass50,581 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    378298688311
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chip
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play

  13. Pass47,459 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    810328303756
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass45,390 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    461061224839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,743 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    465460676385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail39,743 miles (+8,247)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    601645522070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass31,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    727610925182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZXU

Does LS12 ZXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZXU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZXU?
The MOT on LS12 ZXU is valid until 15 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 ZXU done?
LS12 ZXU was recorded at 73,402 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,912 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZXU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZXU 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 ZXU find?
LS12 ZXU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm, and 4 more.

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