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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V12 LCBMOT history

V12 LCB is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 8 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,878 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 LCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
8 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 LCB was last recorded at 75,878 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,415 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,463 miles
Average per year
4,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,878 miles
  • 2025 – 70,415 miles
  • 2024 – 65,122 miles
  • 2023 – 60,768 miles
  • 2022 – 56,403 miles
  • 2021 – 51,885 miles
  • 2020 – 47,304 miles
  • 2019 – 40,228 miles
  • 2018 – 35,763 miles
  • 2017 – 31,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,878 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    244433844873
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail75,878 miles (+5,463)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    959616547899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass70,415 miles (+5,293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    242240356958
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass65,122 miles (+4,354)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    207441948591
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass60,768 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    841471301610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail60,766 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,766 miles
    Test number
    228455061009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass56,403 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,403 miles
    Test number
    801872387552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass51,885 miles (+4,581)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    224953198328
    • DangerousRear axle harmonic damper weight loose and likely to fall off (cast iron weight)
  9. Pass47,304 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,304 miles
    Test number
    680064276155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,228 miles (+4,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    877279154024
    • 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))
  11. Pass35,763 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    997297709418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass31,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,071 miles
    Test number
    319425916561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 LCB

Does V12 LCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 LCB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 LCB?
The MOT on V12 LCB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 LCB done?
V12 LCB was recorded at 75,878 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,950 miles a year.
Has V12 LCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 LCB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 LCB 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 V12 LCB find?
V12 LCB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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