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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FLEMOT history

LB12 FLE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
49,868 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FLE was last recorded at 49,868 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,299 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,868 miles
  • 2025 – 48,299 miles
  • 2024 – 47,049 miles
  • 2023 – 43,035 miles
  • 2022 – 41,241 miles
  • 2021 – 39,619 miles
  • 2020 – 38,192 miles
  • 2019 – 35,719 miles
  • 2018 – 33,646 miles
  • 2017 – 30,718 miles
  • 2016 – 28,358 miles
  • 2015 – 26,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,868 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Brake reaction arms). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,868 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    637955502989
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (Brake reaction arms). (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass48,299 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,299 miles
    Test number
    778473128393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,049 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    937071166734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,048 miles (+4,013)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    596619790293
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass43,035 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,035 miles
    Test number
    578792759928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,034 miles (+1,793)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    457314556338
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass41,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    446252753312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Fail41,241 miles (+1,622)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    502498673000
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass39,619 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    313163825129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,192 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    992093991971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,719 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    539472884497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,646 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,646 miles
    Test number
    917765334579
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to get low
  13. Pass30,718 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    789849822722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,358 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    842943876869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,820 miles (+194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    267971665164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass26,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,626 miles
    Test number
    397449245160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FLE

Does LB12 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FLE is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FLE?
The MOT on LB12 FLE is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 FLE done?
LB12 FLE was recorded at 49,868 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has LB12 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FLE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FLE 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 FLE find?
LB12 FLE passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (brake reaction arms)..

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