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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 CFZMOT history

LB12 CFZ is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,460 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 CFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 CFZ was last recorded at 117,460 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 6,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,488 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,972 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,460 miles
  • 2024 – 110,488 miles
  • 2023 – 104,208 miles
  • 2022 – 99,229 miles
  • 2021 – 93,132 miles
  • 2020 – 87,108 miles
  • 2019 – 82,253 miles
  • 2018 – 76,267 miles
  • 2017 – 69,517 miles
  • 2016 – 64,124 miles
  • 2015 – 58,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,460 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (tie rod bushes )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres has slightly tears on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,460 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    100827001357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,488 miles (+6,280)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    825960627450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,208 miles (+4,979)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    458058725532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,229 miles (+6,097)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    812398654442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,132 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    479327946104
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (tie rod bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres has slightly tears on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail93,069 miles (+5,961)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,069 miles
    Test number
    141760033618
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (tie rod bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres has slightly tears on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass87,108 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    508999706810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod slight play

  8. Pass82,253 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,253 miles
    Test number
    637511818859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,236 miles (+5,969)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,236 miles
    Test number
    191927376100
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge and has nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm and outer sidewall has slightly perished

  10. Pass76,267 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    276522666127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,517 miles (+5,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    596500580682
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to register

  12. Pass64,124 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,124 miles
    Test number
    484940271263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,420 miles
    Test number
    318442105297
    • NoteFront brake pads look low.

Questions about LB12 CFZ

Does LB12 CFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 CFZ is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 CFZ?
The MOT on LB12 CFZ is valid until 21 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 CFZ done?
LB12 CFZ was recorded at 117,460 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has LB12 CFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 CFZ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 CFZ 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 CFZ find?
LB12 CFZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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