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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

A12 LWNMOT history

A12 LWN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 39,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

A12 LWN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
39,773 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LWN was last recorded at 39,773 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,743 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,773 miles
  • 2024 – 38,437 miles
  • 2023 – 36,821 miles
  • 2022 – 34,808 miles
  • 2021 – 33,003 miles
  • 2020 – 30,525 miles
  • 2019 – 27,052 miles
  • 2018 – 23,921 miles
  • 2017 – 20,281 miles
  • 2016 – 16,045 miles
  • 2015 – 12,497 miles
  • 2014 – 8,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,773 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,773 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    39,773 miles
    Test number
    592795280023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail39,743 miles (+1,306)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,743 miles
    Test number
    759755384102
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass38,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    909979619524
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail38,437 miles (+1,616)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    310340475416
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged interior
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass36,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,821 miles
    Test number
    450717269117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Fail36,821 miles (+2,013)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,821 miles
    Test number
    280790382694
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  7. Pass34,808 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,808 miles
    Test number
    125781736725
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail34,793 miles (+1,790)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    408628817060
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass33,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    177104986472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail33,003 miles (+2,478)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    544896667069
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass30,525 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    889070392101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,052 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,052 miles
    Test number
    114136843043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass23,921 miles (+3,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    23,921 miles
    Test number
    692988126449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass20,281 miles (+4,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    342990239360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass16,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    324463656874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,045 miles (+3,548)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    492695635687
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass12,497 miles (+4,082)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,497 miles
    Test number
    336750225173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    8,415 miles
    Test number
    955593434193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LWN

Does A12 LWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LWN is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 LWN?
The MOT on A12 LWN is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LWN done?
A12 LWN was recorded at 39,773 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,730 miles a year.
Has A12 LWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LWN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LWN 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 LWN find?
A12 LWN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front.

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