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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RAXMOT history

LB12 RAX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,544 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RAX
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
15 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RAX was last recorded at 147,544 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 11,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,887 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,657 miles
Average per year
11,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,544 miles
  • 2025 – 135,887 miles
  • 2024 – 125,943 miles
  • 2023 – 114,604 miles
  • 2022 – 105,821 miles
  • 2021 – 94,520 miles
  • 2019 – 72,425 miles
  • 2018 – 65,606 miles
  • 2017 – 50,564 miles
  • 2016 – 34,938 miles
  • 2015 – 27,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,544 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,544 miles (+11,657)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,544 miles
    Test number
    941066469614
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass135,887 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,887 miles
    Test number
    299024146339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail135,840 miles (+9,897)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    461629374253
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass125,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,943 miles
    Test number
    665041587998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,943 miles (+11,339)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,943 miles
    Test number
    972819730530
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,604 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    132984505197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,821 miles (+11,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,821 miles
    Test number
    299080102955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,520 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,520 miles
    Test number
    104415397310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail94,470 miles (+22,045)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    312035257369
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,425 miles (+6,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    491250051801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,606 miles (+15,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,606 miles
    Test number
    579817501519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,564 miles (+15,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,564 miles
    Test number
    197403347860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    337623170754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,938 miles (+7,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,938 miles
    Test number
    770096465613
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass27,566 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,566 miles
    Test number
    427498945127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB12 RAX

Does LB12 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RAX is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RAX?
The MOT on LB12 RAX is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 RAX done?
LB12 RAX was recorded at 147,544 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 11,069 miles a year.
Has LB12 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RAX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 RAX 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 RAX find?
LB12 RAX passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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