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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,494 cc

LB12 ETJMOT history

LB12 ETJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,004 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ETJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ETJ was last recorded at 53,004 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,148 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,856 miles
Average per year
3,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,004 miles
  • 2025 – 51,148 miles
  • 2024 – 49,436 miles
  • 2023 – 47,157 miles
  • 2022 – 42,823 miles
  • 2021 – 37,779 miles
  • 2020 – 34,172 miles
  • 2019 – 30,767 miles
  • 2018 – 26,301 miles
  • 2017 – 21,748 miles
  • 2016 – 15,966 miles
  • 2015 – 11,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,004 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,004 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    711521381005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,148 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,148 miles
    Test number
    753513992075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,436 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    738610070051
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail49,436 miles (+2,279)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    584935382797
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass47,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    798198698298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,157 miles (+4,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    714724625918
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass42,823 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,823 miles
    Test number
    890851600098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,779 miles (+3,607)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    123482183752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,172 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    480051529507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,767 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    751558535967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,301 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    715383336995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Fail26,294 miles (+4,546)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    164268741539
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  13. Pass21,748 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    463409530392
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass15,966 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,966 miles
    Test number
    724118851841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,346 miles
    Test number
    445816375188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 ETJ

Does LB12 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ETJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ETJ?
The MOT on LB12 ETJ is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ETJ done?
LB12 ETJ was recorded at 53,004 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
Has LB12 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ETJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
LB12 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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