BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB12 GWDMOT history
LB12 GWD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 137,397 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,821 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 GWD
- 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
- 28 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 GWD was last recorded at 137,397 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 137,361 miles · 7 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 9,821 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,397 miles
- 2025 – 120,971 miles
- 2023 – 114,980 miles
- 2022 – 109,793 miles
- 2021 – 95,951 miles
- 2020 – 88,483 miles
- 2019 – 78,233 miles
- 2018 – 64,823 miles
- 2017 – 55,736 miles
- 2016 – 42,202 miles
- 2015 – 30,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,397 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rodRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,397 miles (+36)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 137,397 miles
- Test number
- 912133684124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,361 miles (+16,390)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,361 miles
- Test number
- 186374820106
- DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,971 miles (+5,991)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 120,971 miles
- Test number
- 178077346421
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,980 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 114,980 miles
- Test number
- 209802232026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,980 miles (+5,187)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,980 miles
- Test number
- 947976111476
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,793 miles (+13,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 109,793 miles
- Test number
- 147917477397
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering arm
Pass95,951 miles (+1,028)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,951 miles
- Test number
- 402205580002
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass94,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 94,923 miles
- Test number
- 600888013563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,923 miles (+6,440)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,923 miles
- Test number
- 719735229900
- Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass88,483 miles (+10,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 88,483 miles
- Test number
- 692536890040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass78,233 miles (+13,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 78,233 miles
- Test number
- 504750772575
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,823 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,823 miles
- Test number
- 146094318785
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail64,823 miles (+9,087)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,823 miles
- Test number
- 870070422804
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass55,736 miles (+13,534)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 55,736 miles
- Test number
- 597317497268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,202 miles (+11,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,202 miles
- Test number
- 488519489235
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut in tread but still meets MOT requirements
Pass30,809 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,809 miles
- Test number
- 877056925180
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB12 GWD
- Does LB12 GWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 GWD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 GWD?
- The MOT on LB12 GWD is valid until 12 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 GWD done?
- LB12 GWD was recorded at 137,397 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,821 miles a year.
- Has LB12 GWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 GWD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 GWD 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 GWD find?
- LB12 GWD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod, and 1 more.
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