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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 AXVMOT history

LB12 AXV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,597 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 AXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 AXV was last recorded at 98,597 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,341 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
6,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,597 miles
  • 2025 – 94,172 miles
  • 2024 – 88,473 miles
  • 2023 – 81,879 miles
  • 2022 – 73,858 miles
  • 2021 – 66,516 miles
  • 2020 – 61,270 miles
  • 2019 – 54,766 miles
  • 2018 – 48,798 miles
  • 2017 – 43,725 miles
  • 2016 – 36,867 miles
  • 2015 – 29,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,597 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,597 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    514501629164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,341 miles (+4,169)6 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,341 miles
    Test number
    240106314917
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily worn / partly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure Insecure to vehicle. (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily worn / partly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt missing Buckle missing / under seat base. (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop perished / split. (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Inoperative / cover missing / jets damaged. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop perished / split. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak / signs of a historic loss of fluid. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Weak / signs of a historic loss of fluid. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,172 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    491142910007
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail94,172 miles (+5,699)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    504473940550
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass88,473 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    516120858864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,473 miles (+6,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,473 miles
    Test number
    784801231057
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    320089507064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail81,879 miles (+8,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    218622599495
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass73,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    396019039927
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail73,858 miles (+7,342)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    457210442825
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,516 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    683116124501
    • AdvisoryParking brake very noisy

  12. Fail66,474 miles (+5,204)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    937832010359
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts all around inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake very noisy

  13. Pass61,270 miles (+6,504)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,270 miles
    Test number
    631808243847
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges/small cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass54,766 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,766 miles
    Test number
    227398185472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,723 miles (+5,925)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,723 miles
    Test number
    828263495106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn /split on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass48,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    517163975970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,798 miles (+5,073)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    651164000140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    564580676481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake noisy

  19. Fail43,725 miles (+6,858)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    193339166836
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake noisy

  20. Pass36,867 miles (+7,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,867 miles
    Test number
    617060146371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1 mm on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPoorly spaced reg plate digits

  21. Pass29,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    477932695059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,129 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,129 miles
    Test number
    256551395038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 AXV

Does LB12 AXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 AXV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 AXV?
The MOT on LB12 AXV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 AXV done?
LB12 AXV was recorded at 98,597 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 6,177 miles a year.
Has LB12 AXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 AXV has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 AXV 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 AXV find?
LB12 AXV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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