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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LGYMOT history

LB12 LGY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 194,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
194,533 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LGY
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
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LGY was last recorded at 194,533 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 11,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,589 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,944 miles
Average per year
11,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,533 miles
  • 2025 – 182,589 miles
  • 2024 – 177,232 miles
  • 2023 – 167,376 miles
  • 2022 – 158,320 miles
  • 2021 – 148,768 miles
  • 2020 – 139,032 miles
  • 2019 – 133,957 miles
  • 2018 – 126,828 miles
  • 2017 – 96,080 miles
  • 2016 – 76,139 miles
  • 2015 – 71,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,533 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers + under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,533 miles (+11,944)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    194,533 miles
    Test number
    501665618723
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,589 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,589 miles
    Test number
    730051435411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,568 miles (+5,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,568 miles
    Test number
    351125408005
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,232 miles (+9,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,232 miles
    Test number
    647356451263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s& o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,376 miles (+9,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,376 miles
    Test number
    777353212229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,320 miles (+9,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,320 miles
    Test number
    108995742256
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  7. Pass148,768 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,768 miles
    Test number
    206601125733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,032 miles (+5,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    865202348709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass133,957 miles (+7,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,957 miles
    Test number
    765543306171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  10. Pass126,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    465084643466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  11. Fail126,828 miles (+30,748)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,828 miles
    Test number
    797520420992
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted

  12. Pass96,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    475081217670
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryEngine + under cover fitted

  13. Fail96,080 miles (+19,941)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,080 miles
    Test number
    989580418587
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryEngine + under cover fitted

  14. Pass76,139 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    895632400524
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine + under covers fitted

  15. Pass71,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    558243735262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LGY

Does LB12 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LGY is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LGY?
The MOT on LB12 LGY is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LGY done?
LB12 LGY was recorded at 194,533 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 11,591 miles a year.
Has LB12 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LGY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 LGY 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 LGY find?
LB12 LGY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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