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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

A12 LBNMOT history

A12 LBN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

A12 LBN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,803 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LBN was last recorded at 120,803 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,009 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,803 miles
  • 2025 – 118,009 miles
  • 2024 – 115,848 miles
  • 2023 – 111,896 miles
  • 2021 – 109,807 miles
  • 2020 – 104,355 miles
  • 2019 – 97,191 miles
  • 2017 – 91,395 miles
  • 2016 – 86,635 miles
  • 2015 – 82,490 miles
  • 2014 – 77,691 miles
  • 2013 – 76,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,803 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,803 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,803 miles
    Test number
    484017409489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,009 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    894537028747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,848 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    115,848 miles
    Test number
    598965230414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,896 miles (+2,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    159931124759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,807 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,807 miles
    Test number
    914216671425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,679 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    711474573452
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass104,355 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    656625831556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail104,355 miles (+7,164)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    159606947416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,191 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,191 miles
    Test number
    130580807439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,395 miles (+4,760)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,395 miles
    Test number
    216507469732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,635 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    735038790877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,490 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,490 miles
    Test number
    498425855189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,691 miles (+1,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,691 miles
    Test number
    386664714111
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass76,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    438359903433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LBN

Does A12 LBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LBN is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 LBN?
The MOT on A12 LBN is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LBN done?
A12 LBN was recorded at 120,803 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has A12 LBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LBN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on A12 LBN 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 A12 LBN find?
A12 LBN passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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