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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LXMMOT history

LB12 LXM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 83,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
83,976 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LXM
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LXM was last recorded at 83,976 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 11,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,005 miles · 10 May 2023
Between the last two tests
11,971 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,976 miles
  • 2023 – 72,005 miles
  • 2022 – 60,086 miles
  • 2021 – 54,256 miles
  • 2020 – 48,682 miles
  • 2018 – 42,600 miles
  • 2017 – 41,847 miles
  • 2016 – 37,818 miles
  • 2015 – 34,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear strong advise fluid leak from shock absorber
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    232620370588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear strong advise fluid leak from shock absorber
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail83,976 miles (+11,971)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    709997193954
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear strong advise fluid leak from shock absorber
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass72,005 miles (+11,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    614005705183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass60,086 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,086 miles
    Test number
    767651961037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,256 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    446635818993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,143 miles (+5,461)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,143 miles
    Test number
    593071309386
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass48,682 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    318721471251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,600 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    443905658453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,847 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,847 miles
    Test number
    686075840398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,818 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,818 miles
    Test number
    198963193188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    158555785168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LXM

Does LB12 LXM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 LXM expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LXM?
The MOT on LB12 LXM expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 LXM done?
LB12 LXM was recorded at 83,976 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has LB12 LXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LXM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 LXM 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 LXM find?
LB12 LXM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear strong advise fluid leak from shock absorber; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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