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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 LXNMOT history

LB12 LXN is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
78,720 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 LXN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 LXN was last recorded at 78,720 miles on 5 Jul 2024, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,452 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
6,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 78,720 miles
  • 2023 – 72,706 miles
  • 2022 – 67,996 miles
  • 2021 – 66,257 miles
  • 2020 – 61,586 miles
  • 2019 – 46,794 miles
  • 2018 – 34,138 miles
  • 2017 – 25,072 miles
  • 2015 – 19,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,720 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,720 miles (+268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,720 miles
    Test number
    756437907781
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail78,452 miles (+5,746)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,452 miles
    Test number
    495297797225
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning lamp on
  3. Pass72,706 miles (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    494771413639
    • 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))
  4. Pass67,996 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    629320632739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,257 miles (+771)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    301138295909
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge
  6. Pass65,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    960030586368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,486 miles (+3,900)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    874497094875
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass61,586 miles (+14,792)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,586 miles
    Test number
    136795038936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    473916509316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail46,790 miles (+12,652)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,790 miles
    Test number
    932029642119
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass34,138 miles (+9,066)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,138 miles
    Test number
    336512406745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    141458393132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,072 miles (+1,683)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,072 miles
    Test number
    309359721241
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  14. Pass23,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    152282836436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Fail23,389 miles (+3,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    709644086835
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
  16. Pass19,891 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,891 miles
    Test number
    542498761855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,802 miles
    Test number
    669981285107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 LXN

Does LB12 LXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 LXN expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 LXN?
The MOT on LB12 LXN expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 LXN done?
LB12 LXN was recorded at 78,720 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2024, an average of 6,646 miles a year.
Has LB12 LXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 LXN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 LXN 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 LXN find?
LB12 LXN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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