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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AKVMOT history

LB12 AKV is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,550 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AKV was last recorded at 130,550 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,351 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,199 miles
Average per year
9,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,550 miles
  • 2025 – 126,351 miles
  • 2024 – 121,685 miles
  • 2023 – 117,533 miles
  • 2022 – 114,411 miles
  • 2021 – 112,265 miles
  • 2020 – 110,741 miles
  • 2019 – 102,899 miles
  • 2018 – 85,035 miles
  • 2017 – 65,713 miles
  • 2016 – 47,049 miles
  • 2015 – 30,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,550 miles
    Test number
    598515383115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail130,550 miles (+4,199)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,550 miles
    Test number
    863801939559
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,351 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,351 miles
    Test number
    385221703395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,348 miles (+4,663)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,348 miles
    Test number
    411735214660
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,685 miles (+4,152)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    323500156803
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Washer jets weak

  6. Pass117,533 miles (+3,122)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,533 miles
    Test number
    992693328171
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen Washers weak

  7. Pass114,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    754510120883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,410 miles (+2,145)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,410 miles
    Test number
    911396759956
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    126064520129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,264 miles (+1,523)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    271843056400
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,741 miles (+7,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,741 miles
    Test number
    272687575762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass102,899 miles (+17,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    685391699617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass85,035 miles (+19,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    124132063275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass65,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    282620064282
    • AdvisoryEngine covers. Undertrays.

  15. Fail65,713 miles (+18,664)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,713 miles
    Test number
    223175766702
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers. Undertrays.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass47,049 miles (+16,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    604039817295
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,294 miles
    Test number
    599854055174
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 AKV

Does LB12 AKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AKV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AKV?
The MOT on LB12 AKV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AKV done?
LB12 AKV was recorded at 130,550 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 9,114 miles a year.
Has LB12 AKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AKV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 AKV 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 LB12 AKV find?
LB12 AKV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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