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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 RDZMOT history

LB12 RDZ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 15 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,558 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 RDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 RDZ was last recorded at 164,558 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 13,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,333 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,225 miles
Average per year
11,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,558 miles
  • 2025 – 151,333 miles
  • 2024 – 143,035 miles
  • 2023 – 135,530 miles
  • 2022 – 130,946 miles
  • 2021 – 124,937 miles
  • 2019 – 110,957 miles
  • 2018 – 97,282 miles
  • 2017 – 81,623 miles
  • 2016 – 66,143 miles
  • 2015 – 46,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Dsm will not register a reading

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • No reading on dsm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,558 miles (+13,225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,558 miles
    Test number
    209036261102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass151,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,333 miles
    Test number
    835347746917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,333 miles (+8,298)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,333 miles
    Test number
    277633714624
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass143,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    787376119975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,035 miles (+7,505)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    839437256366
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass135,530 miles (+4,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,530 miles
    Test number
    759253905887
    • AdvisoryDsm will not register a reading
  7. Pass130,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    369560014028
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryDsm will not register a reading
  8. Fail130,946 miles (+6,009)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    332816982783
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryDsm will not register a reading
  9. Pass124,937 miles (+13,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    434046506787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDsm will not register a reading
  10. Pass110,957 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    688548487950
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNo reading on dsm
  11. Fail110,957 miles (+141)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,957 miles
    Test number
    796354620541
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNo reading on dsm
  12. Fail110,816 miles (+13,534)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,816 miles
    Test number
    520835647569
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to Tyre Condition. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's Fitted to Halogen Headlamp (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass97,282 miles (+15,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,282 miles
    Test number
    157247341039
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass81,623 miles (+15,480)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,623 miles
    Test number
    114889414989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,143 miles (+19,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    931224185269
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,792 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,792 miles
    Test number
    847333585167
    • NoteChild seat fitted nsr unable to inspect belt

Questions about LB12 RDZ

Does LB12 RDZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 RDZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 RDZ?
The MOT on LB12 RDZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 RDZ done?
LB12 RDZ was recorded at 164,558 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 11,161 miles a year.
Has LB12 RDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 RDZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 RDZ 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 RDZ find?
LB12 RDZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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