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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 PHUMOT history

LT12 PHU is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LT12 PHU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,630 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 PHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 PHU was last recorded at 148,630 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 2,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,402 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2,228 miles
Average per year
8,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,630 miles
  • 2025 – 146,402 miles
  • 2024 – 143,704 miles
  • 2023 – 142,374 miles
  • 2022 – 134,652 miles
  • 2021 – 117,987 miles
  • 2020 – 110,765 miles
  • 2019 – 102,564 miles
  • 2018 – 94,124 miles
  • 2017 – 84,464 miles
  • 2016 – 67,171 miles
  • 2015 – 51,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,630 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 rf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,630 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,630 miles
    Test number
    852539492832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,402 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    562264494130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,704 miles (+1,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,704 miles
    Test number
    322089700021
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass142,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,374 miles
    Test number
    674798632024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,374 miles (+7,722)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,374 miles
    Test number
    587158327295
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick [nearside rear] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass134,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,652 miles
    Test number
    615045382260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,652 miles (+16,665)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,652 miles
    Test number
    344715110969
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light switch broken (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass117,987 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,987 miles
    Test number
    403286446458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail117,975 miles (+7,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,975 miles
    Test number
    204153469361
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass110,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    738805598700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,765 miles (+8,201)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    749303056643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass102,564 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    787523882097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,515 miles (+8,391)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    503203574546
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  14. Pass94,124 miles (+9,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,124 miles
    Test number
    155066554012
    • 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)
  15. Pass84,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    994564862205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,463 miles (+17,292)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,463 miles
    Test number
    489910271379
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass67,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    635857732956
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  18. Fail67,171 miles (+16,087)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    541457252854
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  19. Pass51,084 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    838661245089
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail51,084 miles1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    857901345071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 PHU

Does LT12 PHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 PHU is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 PHU?
The MOT on LT12 PHU is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 PHU done?
LT12 PHU was recorded at 148,630 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 8,328 miles a year.
Has LT12 PHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 PHU has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LT12 PHU 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 LT12 PHU find?
LT12 PHU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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