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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 EWWMOT history

LB12 EWW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,286 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 EWW
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
4 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 EWW was last recorded at 162,286 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 7,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,564 miles · 9 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,722 miles
Average per year
10,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,286 miles
  • 2025 – 154,564 miles
  • 2024 – 143,555 miles
  • 2023 – 135,219 miles
  • 2022 – 126,115 miles
  • 2021 – 119,386 miles
  • 2020 – 110,123 miles
  • 2019 – 103,143 miles
  • 2018 – 86,690 miles
  • 2017 – 70,619 miles
  • 2016 – 58,042 miles
  • 2015 – 49,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,286 miles (+7,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,286 miles
    Test number
    121053732886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass154,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,564 miles
    Test number
    513362573911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail154,564 miles (+11,009)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,564 miles
    Test number
    766977510721
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,555 miles (+8,336)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,555 miles
    Test number
    927407114009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass135,219 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,219 miles
    Test number
    473520321377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,115 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,115 miles
    Test number
    542650410580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,386 miles (+9,263)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,386 miles
    Test number
    879354958417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass110,123 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    591015592122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,143 miles (+16,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,143 miles
    Test number
    980953382834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,690 miles (+16,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,690 miles
    Test number
    634452560706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,619 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,619 miles
    Test number
    630353493112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Fail70,551 miles (+12,509)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    985562576168
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin

  13. Pass58,042 miles (+8,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,042 miles
    Test number
    512294256402
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass49,561 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    448172185114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail49,561 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    387192085117
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 EWW

Does LB12 EWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 EWW is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 EWW?
The MOT on LB12 EWW is valid until 8 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 EWW done?
LB12 EWW was recorded at 162,286 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 10,151 miles a year.
Has LB12 EWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 EWW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 EWW 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 EWW find?
LB12 EWW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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