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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LB12 RCYMOT history

LB12 RCY is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 6 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,062 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RCY was last recorded at 178,062 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,178 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
884 miles
Average per year
12,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,062 miles
  • 2024 – 177,178 miles
  • 2023 – 162,777 miles
  • 2022 – 145,158 miles
  • 2021 – 136,989 miles
  • 2020 – 125,668 miles
  • 2019 – 95,110 miles
  • 2018 – 82,735 miles
  • 2017 – 66,118 miles
  • 2016 – 56,135 miles
  • 2015 – 45,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,062 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245-50-18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,062 miles
    Test number
    820511623815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,062 miles (+884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,062 miles
    Test number
    481008793538
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass177,178 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,178 miles
    Test number
    968047335719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,827 miles (+14,050)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,827 miles
    Test number
    932249008823
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,777 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,777 miles
    Test number
    506705025851
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail162,739 miles (+17,581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,739 miles
    Test number
    262107780733
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass145,158 miles (+8,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,158 miles
    Test number
    735481909031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,989 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    121761702696
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail136,989 miles (+11,321)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,989 miles
    Test number
    488593843602
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,668 miles (+30,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    424961232892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,110 miles (+12,375)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    109980656123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,735 miles (+16,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    423230830407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre devoid of tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,118 miles (+9,983)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,118 miles
    Test number
    238862463262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    443535742779
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  15. Fail56,135 miles (+11,131)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,135 miles
    Test number
    553132907940
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Fail45,004 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    367036325171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass45,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,004 miles
    Test number
    667276525198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 RCY

Does LB12 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RCY is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RCY?
The MOT on LB12 RCY is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 RCY done?
LB12 RCY was recorded at 178,062 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 12,545 miles a year.
Has LB12 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RCY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 RCY 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 RCY find?
LB12 RCY passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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