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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LGDMOT history

LB12 LGD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
174,056 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LGD
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
22 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 LGD was last recorded at 174,056 miles on 13 May 2026, 7,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,672 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,384 miles
Average per year
14,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,056 miles
  • 2025 – 166,672 miles
  • 2024 – 152,899 miles
  • 2023 – 136,000 miles
  • 2022 – 127,125 miles
  • 2021 – 116,780 miles
  • 2020 – 110,156 miles
  • 2019 – 98,551 miles
  • 2018 – 77,166 miles
  • 2017 – 59,785 miles
  • 2016 – 35,383 miles
  • 2015 – 11,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,056 miles
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin clamp on turbo/exhaust flange missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper/inner wheel arches loose

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,056 miles (+7,384)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,056 miles
    Test number
    551232306036
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin clamp on turbo/exhaust flange missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper/inner wheel arches loose
  2. Pass166,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,672 miles
    Test number
    746326672012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,672 miles (+13,773)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,672 miles
    Test number
    343554546308
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass152,899 miles (+16,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,899 miles
    Test number
    731073926196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,000 miles (+8,875)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,000 miles
    Test number
    628897082132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,125 miles (+10,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,125 miles
    Test number
    322874540629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,780 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    890551741806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,156 miles (+11,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    456536879957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread worn close to indicators
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,551 miles (+21,385)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,551 miles
    Test number
    903219771641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,166 miles (+17,381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    795578659128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,785 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    754117900798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,543 miles (+19,160)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,543 miles
    Test number
    558549710233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,383 miles (+17,201)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    277592974503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,182 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    18,182 miles
    Test number
    601042156672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,729 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,729 miles
    Test number
    139935915249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,472 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,472 miles
    Test number
    917363375183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 LGD

Does LB12 LGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 LGD expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LGD?
The MOT on LB12 LGD expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 LGD done?
LB12 LGD was recorded at 174,056 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 14,928 miles a year.
Has LB12 LGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LGD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 LGD 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 LGD find?
LB12 LGD failed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust fumes entering cabin clamp on turbo/exhaust flange missing; front exhaust system insecure; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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