BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB12 LPVMOT history
LB12 LPV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 156,881 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,383 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 LPV
- 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
- 6 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 LPV was last recorded at 156,881 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 12,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,206 miles · 22 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,675 miles
- Average per year
- 9,383 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,881 miles
- 2024 – 144,206 miles
- 2023 – 134,010 miles
- 2022 – 127,531 miles
- 2021 – 120,935 miles
- 2020 – 113,920 miles
- 2019 – 103,353 miles
- 2018 – 94,525 miles
- 2017 – 86,726 miles
- 2016 – 80,173 miles
- 2015 – 59,851 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,881 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on the limit (3.3 (b) (i))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,881 miles (+12,675)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,881 miles
- Test number
- 259320046230
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged on the limit (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass144,206 miles (+10,196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 144,206 miles
- Test number
- 350220440550
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end play and knocking
Pass134,010 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 134,010 miles
- Test number
- 227145551077
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass127,800 miles (+269)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,800 miles
- Test number
- 169931394249
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror unit area Taped
- AdvisoryVehicle outer body area has cosmetic damages
Fail127,531 miles (+6,596)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,531 miles
- Test number
- 809921152045
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,935 miles (+7,015)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 120,935 miles
- Test number
- 818175325695
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass113,920 miles (+10,567)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 113,920 miles
- Test number
- 137970978236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,353 miles (+8,828)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,353 miles
- Test number
- 928222707779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,525 miles (+7,799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,525 miles
- Test number
- 842046043447
- AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted
- AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted
Pass86,726 miles (+6,553)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 86,726 miles
- Test number
- 628935387863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,173 miles (+20,322)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,173 miles
- Test number
- 541075191838
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass59,851 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 59,851 miles
- Test number
- 865469765116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB12 LPV
- Does LB12 LPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 LPV is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 LPV?
- The MOT on LB12 LPV is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 LPV done?
- LB12 LPV was recorded at 156,881 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 9,383 miles a year.
- Has LB12 LPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 LPV has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LB12 LPV 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 LPV find?
- LB12 LPV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged on the limit.
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