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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LHAMOT history

LB12 LHA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 217,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
217,933 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LHA
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LHA was last recorded at 217,933 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 9,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,060 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,873 miles
Average per year
11,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 217,933 miles
  • 2023 – 208,060 miles
  • 2022 – 197,939 miles
  • 2021 – 189,550 miles
  • 2020 – 184,191 miles
  • 2019 – 177,409 miles
  • 2018 – 171,453 miles
  • 2017 – 164,661 miles
  • 2016 – 137,323 miles
  • 2015 – 111,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,933 miles (+9,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    217,933 miles
    Test number
    998188180248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass208,060 miles (+10,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,060 miles
    Test number
    299235436238
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

  3. Pass197,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,939 miles
    Test number
    470853064902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail197,915 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,915 miles
    Test number
    566381026098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass189,550 miles (+5,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,550 miles
    Test number
    950357181230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass184,191 miles (+6,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,191 miles
    Test number
    851681939787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,409 miles (+5,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,409 miles
    Test number
    149731161913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass171,453 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,453 miles
    Test number
    250902514903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,661 miles
    Test number
    529336906465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,661 miles (+8,071)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,661 miles
    Test number
    870416620873
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass156,590 miles (+19,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    641034210067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rack arm slight play

  12. Pass137,323 miles (+25,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,323 miles
    Test number
    675675175045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    197963855108
    • NoteRear tyres on limit (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

  14. Fail111,963 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    407012355195
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres on limit (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Questions about LB12 LHA

Does LB12 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 LHA expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LHA?
The MOT on LB12 LHA expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 LHA done?
LB12 LHA was recorded at 217,933 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 11,145 miles a year.
Has LB12 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LHA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 LHA 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 LHA find?
LB12 LHA passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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