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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LPEMOT history

LB12 LPE is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
43,250 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LPE
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
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LPE was last recorded at 43,250 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,680 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,570 miles
Average per year
2,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,250 miles
  • 2025 – 40,680 miles
  • 2024 – 37,602 miles
  • 2023 – 34,348 miles
  • 2022 – 32,179 miles
  • 2021 – 29,404 miles
  • 2020 – 25,777 miles
  • 2019 – 21,848 miles
  • 2017 – 16,397 miles
  • 2016 – 14,319 miles
  • 2015 – 11,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,250 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the outer edges.
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,250 miles (+2,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    183068499820
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the outer edges.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.
  2. Pass40,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    480764571444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,671 miles (+3,069)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    882270634682
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass37,602 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    549683628704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,348 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,348 miles
    Test number
    314167021739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    252253718272
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet release catch - sticks on second release
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail32,179 miles (+2,775)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    420277956198
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet release catch - sticks on second release
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass29,404 miles (+3,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    29,404 miles
    Test number
    500304772116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass25,777 miles (+3,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    416275403811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass21,848 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,848 miles
    Test number
    663371261582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,397 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,397 miles
    Test number
    732633631372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,319 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,319 miles
    Test number
    362015838417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve signs of wear ( cracks
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear near side and off side ( items to be checked !
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray covers fitted ( items to be checked !
  13. Pass11,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,781 miles
    Test number
    855351905289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LPE

Does LB12 LPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LPE is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LPE?
The MOT on LB12 LPE is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 LPE done?
LB12 LPE was recorded at 43,250 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,914 miles a year.
Has LB12 LPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LPE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 LPE 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 LPE find?
LB12 LPE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: both front tyres wearing on the outer edges.; both rear tyres worn close to legal maximum limit of wear..

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