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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,895 cc

A12 LMHMOT history

A12 LMH is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 3 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

A12 LMH blue BMW Z3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW Z3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
85,885 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LMH was last recorded at 85,885 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 1,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,203 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,682 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,885 miles
  • 2024 – 84,203 miles
  • 2023 – 80,782 miles
  • 2022 – 77,259 miles
  • 2021 – 74,247 miles
  • 2020 – 72,043 miles
  • 2019 – 69,611 miles
  • 2018 – 66,499 miles
  • 2017 – 63,395 miles
  • 2016 – 59,710 miles
  • 2015 – 56,852 miles
  • 2014 – 53,626 miles
  • 2013 – 50,790 miles
  • 2012 – 47,908 miles
  • 2011 – 44,495 miles
  • 2010 – 42,550 miles
  • 2009 – 42,250 miles
  • 2008 – 41,982 miles
  • 2007 – 41,298 miles
  • 2006 – 40,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight movement on drivers seat frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,885 miles
    Test number
    442812008649
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail85,884 miles (+1,681)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    860287215924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding and leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass84,203 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    303498172852
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  4. Fail84,177 miles (+3,395)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    975183564415
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance detected requires further investigation
    • AdvisoryNail in Nearside rear tyre ( punctured ) + worn to 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 2mm

  5. Pass80,782 miles (+3,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    212938946800
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass77,259 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    205733790660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail77,214 miles (+2,967)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    727034234815
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass74,247 miles (+2,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    576509994868
    • AdvisoryMovement in drivers seat frame
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass72,043 miles (+2,432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    396115041417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight movement on drivers seat frame
    • AdvisoryTrays fitted restricting view to components

  10. Pass69,611 miles (+3,112)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,611 miles
    Test number
    806260338514
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule in places (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRusting in places on suspension
    • AdvisorySlight movement on drivers seat frame
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass66,499 miles (+3,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    832655733868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly deteriorated-rear brake hose ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryMovement on drivers seat runner
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  12. Pass63,395 miles (+3,685)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,395 miles
    Test number
    541699212805
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear pads starting to get low
    • AdvisoryRusting on suspension
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in places on brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight movement on drivers seat runners
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass59,710 miles (+2,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,710 miles
    Test number
    897424539364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly agecracked
    • AdvisoryMovement on drivers seat frame

  14. Pass56,852 miles (+3,226)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    957872265108
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront tyre treads around 3mm
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteRear tyre treads getting low-uneven wear n/s/r
    • NoteSlight movement on drivers seat frame

  15. Pass53,626 miles (+2,836)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    447626174168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCover missing off o/s number plate lamp
    • NoteWear/movement on seat runners

  16. Pass50,790 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    119609573151
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail50,790 miles (+2,882)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,790 miles
    Test number
    705609373149
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass47,908 miles (+3,413)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,908 miles
    Test number
    826698672181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode in places
    • NoteExhaust bracket loose
    • NoteMovement on drivers seat on runners
    • NoteO/s number plate lamp glass missing

  19. Pass44,495 miles (+1,945)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    426238671144
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroding
    • NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Pass42,550 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,550 miles
    Test number
    863686070194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,250 miles (+268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    294026579196
    • NoteMovement in seat runners
    • NoteNumber plate lamp cover missing

  22. Pass41,982 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    223216278180
    • NoteNumber plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteSlight runout on front brakes

  23. Fail41,982 miles (+684)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    131166978107
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNumber plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteSlight runout on front brakes

  24. Pass41,298 miles (+535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,298 miles
    Test number
    630669277196
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight runout on front brakes

  25. Pass40,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    882229376119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LMH

Does A12 LMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LMH expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LMH?
The MOT on A12 LMH expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LMH done?
A12 LMH was recorded at 85,885 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has A12 LMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LMH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LMH 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 LMH find?
A12 LMH passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust corroding; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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