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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AODMOT history

LB12 AOD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,524 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AOD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AOD was last recorded at 166,524 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 10,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,179 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,345 miles
Average per year
11,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,524 miles
  • 2024 – 156,179 miles
  • 2023 – 146,912 miles
  • 2022 – 138,380 miles
  • 2021 – 125,151 miles
  • 2020 – 113,569 miles
  • 2019 – 104,682 miles
  • 2018 – 95,403 miles
  • 2017 – 86,493 miles
  • 2016 – 63,885 miles
  • 2015 – 51,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant low.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryParking brake travel high.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,524 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,524 miles
    Test number
    862409115662
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

  2. Fail166,524 miles (+10,345)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,524 miles
    Test number
    224311715013
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel high.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring view to some testable items.

  3. Pass156,179 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,179 miles
    Test number
    957331680284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,912 miles (+8,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,912 miles
    Test number
    435850078637
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  5. Pass138,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,380 miles
    Test number
    562777183589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,378 miles (+13,227)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    744592065640
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,151 miles (+11,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,151 miles
    Test number
    159320237620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel.

  8. Pass113,569 miles (+8,887)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,569 miles
    Test number
    270596117635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,682 miles (+9,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,682 miles
    Test number
    651467112272
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner tie rod has slight play

  10. Pass95,403 miles (+8,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    533649737928
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,493 miles (+22,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,493 miles
    Test number
    485532074549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass63,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    692333819213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,885 miles (+12,232)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    176000905543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Fail51,653 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    486055355106
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass51,653 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    786215455122
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LB12 AOD

Does LB12 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AOD is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AOD?
The MOT on LB12 AOD is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AOD done?
LB12 AOD was recorded at 166,524 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 11,067 miles a year.
Has LB12 AOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AOD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 AOD 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 AOD find?
LB12 AOD passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: coolant low.; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake travel high., and 2 more.

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