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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RCFMOT history

LB12 RCF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 198,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
198,780 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2022
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RCF
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
22 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RCF was last recorded at 198,780 miles on 29 Oct 2022, 14,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
184,405 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
14,375 miles
Average per year
15,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,780 miles
  • 2021 – 184,405 miles
  • 2020 – 162,306 miles
  • 2019 – 150,003 miles
  • 2018 – 140,914 miles
  • 2017 – 131,874 miles
  • 2016 – 118,315 miles
  • 2015 – 85,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    198,780 miles
    Test number
    308999464170
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays

  2. Fail198,780 miles (+14,375)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,780 miles
    Test number
    240325460189
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover undertrays

  3. Pass184,405 miles (+22,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,405 miles
    Test number
    659103073871
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertray fitted

  4. Pass162,306 miles (+12,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    924573964713
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  5. Pass150,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,003 miles
    Test number
    327699661010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray

  6. Fail150,003 miles (+9,089)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,003 miles
    Test number
    929270754869
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray

  7. Pass140,914 miles (+9,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,914 miles
    Test number
    935505321753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,874 miles (+13,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    640408360605
    • AdvisoryEngine covers Undertrays fitted

  9. Pass118,315 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    796774529660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    196070380576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,958 miles (+31,722)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,958 miles
    Test number
    773876648785
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass85,236 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,236 miles
    Test number
    105324975109
    • 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)
    • NoteFront inner pads visually low
    • NoteFront tyres worn outer edges

Questions about LB12 RCF

Does LB12 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 RCF expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RCF?
The MOT on LB12 RCF expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 RCF done?
LB12 RCF was recorded at 198,780 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2022, an average of 15,446 miles a year.
Has LB12 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RCF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB12 RCF 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 RCF find?
LB12 RCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: engine cover undertrays.

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