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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VWDMOT history

LT12 VWD is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 74,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,124 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VWD was last recorded at 74,124 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 6,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,641 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,483 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,124 miles
  • 2024 – 67,641 miles
  • 2023 – 61,437 miles
  • 2022 – 53,130 miles
  • 2021 – 48,147 miles
  • 2020 – 42,785 miles
  • 2019 – 37,453 miles
  • 2018 – 29,781 miles
  • 2017 – 25,154 miles
  • 2016 – 19,126 miles
  • 2015 – 14,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    295201901737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,124 miles (+6,483)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    726749164282
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,641 miles (+6,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    855376602206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass61,437 miles (+8,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,437 miles
    Test number
    110460155829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass53,130 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,130 miles
    Test number
    175303909249
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass48,147 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,147 miles
    Test number
    304135851565
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass42,785 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    956314978972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,453 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,453 miles
    Test number
    762608750463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,685 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    603234316051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,781 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    29,781 miles
    Test number
    991924157065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,154 miles (+6,028)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    25,154 miles
    Test number
    740347702954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,126 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    640466209524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,508 miles
    Test number
    719104385044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VWD

Does LT12 VWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VWD is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VWD?
The MOT on LT12 VWD is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VWD done?
LT12 VWD was recorded at 74,124 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has LT12 VWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VWD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VWD 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 VWD find?
LT12 VWD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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