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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 ETYMOT history

LB12 ETY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
140,024 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ETY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ETY was last recorded at 140,024 miles on 24 May 2025, 3,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,232 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,792 miles
Average per year
6,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,024 miles
  • 2024 – 136,232 miles
  • 2023 – 134,429 miles
  • 2022 – 126,077 miles
  • 2020 – 119,227 miles
  • 2019 – 113,831 miles
  • 2018 – 102,410 miles
  • 2017 – 93,072 miles
  • 2016 – 85,797 miles
  • 2015 – 74,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,024 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Emissions too clean to register on meter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,024 miles (+3,792)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    759623693505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass136,232 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,232 miles
    Test number
    682269289479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,138 miles (+1,709)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,138 miles
    Test number
    279135241828
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the strong fumes coming from the exhaust system and high level of smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective has been cut open and rewelded (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    884979791943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,429 miles (+8,352)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,429 miles
    Test number
    207730731400
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,077 miles (+6,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,077 miles
    Test number
    619377376306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,227 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,227 miles
    Test number
    183151448261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass113,831 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,831 miles
    Test number
    225008477867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,776 miles (+11,366)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,776 miles
    Test number
    688444041254
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,410 miles (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    665389516858
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail102,241 miles (+9,169)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,241 miles
    Test number
    719650889917
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass93,072 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    194709108542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    565507169341
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on meter

  14. Fail85,797 miles (+10,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,797 miles
    Test number
    388359668657
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on meter

  15. Pass74,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    838922915254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 ETY

Does LB12 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 ETY expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ETY?
The MOT on LB12 ETY expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 ETY done?
LB12 ETY was recorded at 140,024 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 6,645 miles a year.
Has LB12 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ETY has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 ETY 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 ETY find?
LB12 ETY passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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