BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB12 FMUMOT history
LB12 FMU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 203,656 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 203,656 km
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 5,735 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 FMU
- 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 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 FMU was last recorded at 203,656 km on 6 Mar 2026, 11,226 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,430 km · 21 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,226 km
- Average per year
- 5,735 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,656 km
- 2024 – 192,430 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,656 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,656 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 203,656 km
- Test number
- 346488738203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail203,652 km1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,652 km
- Test number
- 713231648908
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,179 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 123,179 miles
- Test number
- 273654299485
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,430 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 192,430 km
- Test number
- 392737124404
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os+ns. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,296 miles (+3,941)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,296 miles
- Test number
- 486909005928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,355 miles (+4,449)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 111,355 miles
- Test number
- 820489982912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,906 miles (+3,041)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,906 miles
- Test number
- 949001534201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,865 miles (+4,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 103,865 miles
- Test number
- 522192999455
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass99,198 miles (+5,761)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,198 miles
- Test number
- 977920498489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,437 miles (+15,525)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 357311656034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,912 miles (+14,911)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 77,912 miles
- Test number
- 822222963347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,001 miles (+14,761)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 63,001 miles
- Test number
- 373404482827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 48,240 miles
- Test number
- 826261745104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 FMU
- Does LB12 FMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 FMU is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 FMU?
- The MOT on LB12 FMU is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 FMU done?
- LB12 FMU was recorded at 203,656 km at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,735 km a year.
- Has LB12 FMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 FMU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 FMU 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 FMU find?
- LB12 FMU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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