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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB02 MERMOT history

LB02 MER is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,393 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 MER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 MER was last recorded at 126,393 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 13,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,688 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,705 miles
Average per year
9,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,393 miles
  • 2024 – 97,325 miles
  • 2023 – 72,801 miles
  • 2022 – 58,408 miles
  • 2021 – 51,081 miles
  • 2019 – 36,094 miles
  • 2018 – 33,249 miles
  • 2017 – 30,419 miles
  • 2016 – 26,988 miles
  • 2015 – 21,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,393 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Lower partially loose but not to come off
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,393 miles (+13,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    262388091054
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper Lower partially loose but not to come off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,688 miles (+15,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    300942704568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass97,325 miles (+24,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,325 miles
    Test number
    229536264371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass72,801 miles (+14,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,801 miles
    Test number
    960633205972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass58,408 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    144711404633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    51,081 miles
    Test number
    781107130192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail51,079 miles (+14,985)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    302598676433
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass36,094 miles (+2,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,094 miles
    Test number
    670322109701
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass33,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    581827611672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail33,248 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,248 miles
    Test number
    131700061407
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass30,419 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    617507246725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass26,988 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,988 miles
    Test number
    672800509148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    245977375148
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

  14. Fail21,826 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    396387775153
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing

Questions about LB02 MER

Does LB02 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 MER is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 MER?
The MOT on LB02 MER is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 MER done?
LB02 MER was recorded at 126,393 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 9,946 miles a year.
Has LB02 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 MER has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB02 MER 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 LB02 MER find?
LB02 MER passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front bumper lower partially loose but not to come off; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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