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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AVEMOT history

LB12 AVE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,496 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AVE
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
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AVE was last recorded at 98,496 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,547 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,949 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,496 miles
  • 2024 – 95,547 miles
  • 2023 – 92,967 miles
  • 2022 – 90,727 miles
  • 2021 – 87,355 miles
  • 2020 – 84,768 miles
  • 2019 – 80,427 miles
  • 2018 – 74,989 miles
  • 2017 – 69,931 miles
  • 2016 – 64,264 miles
  • 2015 – 53,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,496 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,496 miles (+2,949)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    813075512772
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,547 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    697656090152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,967 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,967 miles
    Test number
    842965171371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,727 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    108422955749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,355 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    226398241320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,355 miles (+2,587)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,355 miles
    Test number
    775245144595
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass84,768 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    454300196785
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,427 miles (+5,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,427 miles
    Test number
    309305656016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play @ road wheel

  9. Pass74,989 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    481289159322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,931 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,931 miles
    Test number
    195683313876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,264 miles (+10,374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,264 miles
    Test number
    804275026297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,890 miles
    Test number
    287120065111
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 AVE

Does LB12 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AVE is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AVE?
The MOT on LB12 AVE is valid until 18 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 AVE done?
LB12 AVE was recorded at 98,496 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has LB12 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AVE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 AVE 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 AVE find?
LB12 AVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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