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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 ETZMOT history

LB12 ETZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 184,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
184,708 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ETZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ETZ was last recorded at 184,708 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 8,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,360 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,348 miles
Average per year
8,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,708 miles
  • 2025 – 176,360 miles
  • 2024 – 167,877 miles
  • 2023 – 161,289 miles
  • 2022 – 152,879 miles
  • 2021 – 146,450 miles
  • 2020 – 142,941 miles
  • 2019 – 137,101 miles
  • 2018 – 130,223 miles
  • 2017 – 127,596 miles
  • 2016 – 101,886 miles
  • 2015 – 91,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,708 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,708 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    184,708 miles
    Test number
    530535703892
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail184,708 miles (+8,348)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,708 miles
    Test number
    879082157872
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass176,360 miles (+8,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,360 miles
    Test number
    901387531283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass167,877 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    167,877 miles
    Test number
    219129109794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,289 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,289 miles
    Test number
    904890516215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,879 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,879 miles
    Test number
    819328399350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,450 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,450 miles
    Test number
    480017289333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,941 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    142,941 miles
    Test number
    615440059794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,101 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,101 miles
    Test number
    375851360921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,223 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,223 miles
    Test number
    465127468368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,596 miles (+25,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,596 miles
    Test number
    364162459912
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass101,886 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    422364915075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,040 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    735069155188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Questions about LB12 ETZ

Does LB12 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ETZ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ETZ?
The MOT on LB12 ETZ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ETZ done?
LB12 ETZ was recorded at 184,708 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,759 miles a year.
Has LB12 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ETZ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LB12 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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