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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AOAMOT history

LB12 AOA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 170,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,295 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AOA
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AOA was last recorded at 170,295 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,273 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
12,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,295 miles
  • 2025 – 154,361 miles
  • 2024 – 138,852 miles
  • 2023 – 124,306 miles
  • 2022 – 112,042 miles
  • 2020 – 104,007 miles
  • 2019 – 86,678 miles
  • 2018 – 70,722 miles
  • 2017 – 59,082 miles
  • 2016 – 48,832 miles
  • 2015 – 39,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,295 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,295 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,295 miles
    Test number
    332446417660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail170,273 miles (+15,912)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    696952955578
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass154,361 miles (+15,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,361 miles
    Test number
    824489791642
    • 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))

  4. Pass138,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    339280878789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail138,852 miles (+14,546)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,852 miles
    Test number
    864745685135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass124,306 miles (+12,264)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,306 miles
    Test number
    957024227161
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    551227846695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,042 miles (+8,035)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    141115131064
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,007 miles (+17,329)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,007 miles
    Test number
    856240585399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,678 miles (+15,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    809511824664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,722 miles (+11,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,722 miles
    Test number
    779211304446
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,082 miles (+10,250)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    782876160816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,832 miles (+9,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    792800867821
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Pass39,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    777828885138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LB12 AOA

Does LB12 AOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AOA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AOA?
The MOT on LB12 AOA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AOA done?
LB12 AOA was recorded at 170,295 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 12,438 miles a year.
Has LB12 AOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AOA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 AOA 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 AOA find?
LB12 AOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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