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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FLHMOT history

LB12 FLH is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2026
Mileage
158,707 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FLH
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FLH was last recorded at 158,707 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 17,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,367 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
17,340 miles
Average per year
11,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,707 miles
  • 2024 – 141,367 miles
  • 2023 – 127,050 miles
  • 2022 – 105,630 miles
  • 2021 – 82,649 miles
  • 2020 – 78,525 miles
  • 2019 – 71,167 miles
  • 2018 – 62,801 miles
  • 2017 – 54,799 miles
  • 2016 – 50,272 miles
  • 2015 – 43,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,707 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,707 miles (+17,340)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,707 miles
    Test number
    658531254405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens is cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass141,367 miles (+194)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    336172093589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. Fail141,173 miles (+14,123)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    127716762975
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Pass127,050 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,050 miles
    Test number
    110577010712
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail127,042 miles (+21,412)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    755134056444
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,630 miles
    Test number
    260080198895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,630 miles (+22,981)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,630 miles
    Test number
    548517098973
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass82,649 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,649 miles
    Test number
    493908513949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,525 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,525 miles
    Test number
    788295774429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,167 miles (+8,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,167 miles
    Test number
    657446709989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,801 miles (+1,141)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    747452032626
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass61,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,660 miles
    Test number
    554936142829
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  13. Fail61,660 miles (+6,861)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,660 miles
    Test number
    832413564549
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  14. Pass54,799 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    480854882621
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass50,272 miles (+7,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,272 miles
    Test number
    403373541037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers judder
  16. Pass43,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    988892055165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,031 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,031 miles
    Test number
    787862855112
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 FLH

Does LB12 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FLH expired on 13 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FLH?
The MOT on LB12 FLH expired on 13 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FLH done?
LB12 FLH was recorded at 158,707 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 11,525 miles a year.
Has LB12 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FLH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FLH 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 FLH find?
LB12 FLH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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