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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 EVJMOT history

LB12 EVJ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 82,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,076 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EVJ
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 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EVJ was last recorded at 82,076 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,076 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,076 miles
  • 2024 – 69,216 miles
  • 2023 – 64,327 miles
  • 2022 – 61,600 miles
  • 2021 – 57,226 miles
  • 2020 – 51,281 miles
  • 2019 – 45,799 miles
  • 2018 – 40,500 miles
  • 2016 – 34,753 miles
  • 2015 – 27,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,076 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    805665771344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,076 miles (+5,741)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,076 miles
    Test number
    221017016460
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass76,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    988515845306
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail76,335 miles (+20)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    852373420190
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail76,315 miles (+7,099)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,315 miles
    Test number
    163506852093
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel fixing bolt damaged

  6. Pass69,216 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,216 miles
    Test number
    731959986003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,327 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    643887119609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,600 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    351067142890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    210946481209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  10. Fail57,226 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    163638176982
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

  11. Pass51,281 miles (+5,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    251697729693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass45,799 miles (+5,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    298892532350
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass40,500 miles (+5,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,500 miles
    Test number
    383033158428
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,753 miles (+7,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    601494042631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass27,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    238752485172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,412 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    646412285174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 EVJ

Does LB12 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EVJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EVJ?
The MOT on LB12 EVJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 EVJ done?
LB12 EVJ was recorded at 82,076 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has LB12 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EVJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 EVJ 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 EVJ find?
LB12 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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