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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AVJMOT history

LB12 AVJ is a brown diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,223 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AVJ was last recorded at 158,223 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,791 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,432 miles
Average per year
8,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,223 miles
  • 2024 – 150,791 miles
  • 2023 – 139,070 miles
  • 2022 – 133,433 miles
  • 2021 – 128,767 miles
  • 2020 – 122,640 miles
  • 2019 – 113,774 miles
  • 2018 – 103,651 miles
  • 2017 – 97,702 miles
  • 2016 – 91,373 miles
  • 2015 – 68,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,223 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,223 miles (+7,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,223 miles
    Test number
    884202128380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass150,791 miles (+11,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,791 miles
    Test number
    307413139030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,070 miles (+5,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,070 miles
    Test number
    967185259705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass133,433 miles (+4,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    889777040251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass128,767 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,767 miles
    Test number
    592391147540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,640 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,640 miles
    Test number
    425170800036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,774 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,774 miles
    Test number
    648479606264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,762 miles (+10,111)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,762 miles
    Test number
    254006833548
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass103,651 miles (+5,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    107233635149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass97,702 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    306278860781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,373 miles (+23,002)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    494961589922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,371 miles
    Test number
    127279245102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 AVJ

Does LB12 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AVJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AVJ?
The MOT on LB12 AVJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AVJ done?
LB12 AVJ was recorded at 158,223 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,555 miles a year.
Has LB12 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AVJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LB12 AVJ 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 AVJ find?
LB12 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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