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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 SGOMOT history

LB12 SGO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 160,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,215 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SGO was last recorded at 160,215 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 13,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,132 miles · 9 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,083 miles
Average per year
10,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,215 miles
  • 2025 – 147,132 miles
  • 2024 – 131,810 miles
  • 2023 – 125,454 miles
  • 2022 – 125,430 miles
  • 2021 – 113,059 miles
  • 2020 – 100,465 miles
  • 2019 – 89,465 miles
  • 2018 – 83,321 miles
  • 2016 – 75,900 miles
  • 2015 – 56,204 miles
  • 2014 – 36,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,215 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm bottom joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,215 miles (+13,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,215 miles
    Test number
    493522689990
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass147,132 miles (+15,322)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    878737920757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,810 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    997601632735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,791 miles (+6,337)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,791 miles
    Test number
    384360829760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,454 miles (+24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    896325906787
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpm light on

  6. Fail125,430 miles (+12,371)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    969256179459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    374291105868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,059 miles (+12,594)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    420719298286
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,465 miles (+11,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,465 miles
    Test number
    372928071706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,465 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    164692403416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    416559921851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm bottom joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail83,321 miles (+7,421)3 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    653165353375
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (225/45/18 y) (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 w (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bottom cover (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm bottom joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass75,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    304775632515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,900 miles (+4,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,900 miles
    Test number
    364023644253
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass70,986 miles (+14,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    729018766646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,204 miles (+11,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    200465728387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,537 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,537 miles
    Test number
    516813385093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,448 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,448 miles
    Test number
    138307764223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB12 SGO

Does LB12 SGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SGO is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SGO?
The MOT on LB12 SGO is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SGO done?
LB12 SGO was recorded at 160,215 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,804 miles a year.
Has LB12 SGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SGO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 SGO 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 SGO find?
LB12 SGO passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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