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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VWKMOT history

LT12 VWK is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2024.

LT12 VWK black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
180,986 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VWK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VWK was last recorded at 180,986 miles on 25 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,986 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,986 miles
  • 2023 – 169,085 miles
  • 2022 – 151,203 miles
  • 2021 – 140,028 miles
  • 2020 – 130,494 miles
  • 2019 – 121,404 miles
  • 2018 – 109,501 miles
  • 2017 – 94,632 miles
  • 2016 – 76,826 miles
  • 2015 – 59,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,986 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front headlamp lens cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear silencer poorly secured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,986 miles
    Test number
    876554356634
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail180,986 miles (+11,901)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,986 miles
    Test number
    347763255341
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass169,085 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    169,085 miles
    Test number
    301020189219
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

  4. Fail169,084 miles (+17,881)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,084 miles
    Test number
    937087640545
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops deteriorated
    • 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))

  5. Pass151,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,203 miles
    Test number
    564186414650
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop worn

  6. Fail151,202 miles (+11,174)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,202 miles
    Test number
    202372604550
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction glue on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate inscription missing no post code or who made plate shown (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside steering arm badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop worn

  7. Pass140,028 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    150808328199
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poorly secured

  8. Fail140,028 miles (+9,534)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    876300854029
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer poorly secured

  9. Pass130,494 miles (+9,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,494 miles
    Test number
    471629201857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass121,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    347004401162
    • AdvisoryBoth dipbeam failure warnings illuminated due to aftermarket bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section worn but not leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Modified exhaust system not utilising all mounting points (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail121,404 miles (+11,903)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    560553990534
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth dipbeam failure warnings illuminated due to aftermarket bulbs fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy section worn but not leaking
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Modified exhaust system not utilising all mounting points (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass109,501 miles (+14,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    243371717267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted so unable to fully inspect adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDip beam bulbs different colours but within MOT limits
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split

  13. Pass94,632 miles (+17,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    647029749880
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass76,826 miles (+17,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,826 miles
    Test number
    654465993708
    • 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. Pass59,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    136535435074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,344 miles3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    149725535476
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Questions about LT12 VWK

Does LT12 VWK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VWK expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VWK?
The MOT on LT12 VWK expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VWK done?
LT12 VWK was recorded at 180,986 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2024, an average of 13,192 miles a year.
Has LT12 VWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VWK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 VWK 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 VWK find?
LT12 VWK passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted.

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