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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AUWMOT history

LB12 AUW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 155,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,675 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AUW was last recorded at 155,675 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 10,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,199 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
10,476 miles
Average per year
10,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,675 miles
  • 2024 – 145,199 miles
  • 2023 – 134,529 miles
  • 2022 – 120,816 miles
  • 2021 – 110,816 miles
  • 2020 – 107,452 miles
  • 2019 – 93,390 miles
  • 2018 – 79,434 miles
  • 2017 – 69,989 miles
  • 2016 – 58,529 miles
  • 2015 – 44,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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.

  • Undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,675 miles (+10,476)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,675 miles
    Test number
    297370519739
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  2. Pass145,199 miles (+10,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,199 miles
    Test number
    240107083797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,529 miles (+13,713)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,529 miles
    Test number
    683021936998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,816 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    544831187054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,816 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,816 miles
    Test number
    150835641687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,781 miles (+3,329)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    776901226932
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,452 miles (+14,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,452 miles
    Test number
    889747591460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,390 miles (+13,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,390 miles
    Test number
    777601611741
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass79,434 miles (+9,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    612727055870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,989 miles (+11,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    958784481466
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  11. Pass58,529 miles (+13,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,529 miles
    Test number
    582747177723
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  12. Pass44,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    845195425153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 AUW

Does LB12 AUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AUW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AUW?
The MOT on LB12 AUW is valid until 8 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 AUW done?
LB12 AUW was recorded at 155,675 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,385 miles a year.
Has LB12 AUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AUW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 AUW 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 AUW find?
LB12 AUW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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