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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FLVMOT history

LB12 FLV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,386 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FLV
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
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FLV was last recorded at 145,386 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 13,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,576 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,810 miles
Average per year
9,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,386 miles
  • 2025 – 131,576 miles
  • 2024 – 115,967 miles
  • 2022 – 101,779 miles
  • 2021 – 92,432 miles
  • 2020 – 87,538 miles
  • 2019 – 82,727 miles
  • 2018 – 75,254 miles
  • 2017 – 67,040 miles
  • 2016 – 58,433 miles
  • 2015 – 41,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,386 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine fitted
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake shoes binding slightly o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,386 miles (+13,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,386 miles
    Test number
    937395983080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Pass131,576 miles (+15,609)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    295281195862
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers underbody and sill covers fitted
  3. Pass115,967 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,967 miles
    Test number
    515391948957
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake shoes binding slightly o/s/r
  4. Fail115,966 miles (+14,187)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,966 miles
    Test number
    346904802927
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake shoes binding slightly o/s/r
  5. Pass101,779 miles (+9,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,779 miles
    Test number
    480258551651
    • AdvisoryAll engine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,432 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,432 miles
    Test number
    573867957656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,538 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,538 miles
    Test number
    228114830742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,727 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    119418496980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,254 miles (+8,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    435037369372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    355849311612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail67,040 miles (+8,607)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    982384296012
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass58,433 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,433 miles
    Test number
    180767221589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,427 miles (+5,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,427 miles
    Test number
    533202801787
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass53,009 miles (+11,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    951247789189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass41,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,419 miles
    Test number
    965283695043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 FLV

Does LB12 FLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FLV is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FLV?
The MOT on LB12 FLV is valid until 1 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 FLV done?
LB12 FLV was recorded at 145,386 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,594 miles a year.
Has LB12 FLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FLV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FLV 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 FLV find?
LB12 FLV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; under trays and engine fitted, and 1 more.

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