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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 SHZMOT history

LB12 SHZ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,512 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 SHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 SHZ was last recorded at 149,512 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 10,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,825 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,687 miles
Average per year
10,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,512 miles
  • 2024 – 138,825 miles
  • 2023 – 129,479 miles
  • 2022 – 121,414 miles
  • 2021 – 111,845 miles
  • 2020 – 101,891 miles
  • 2019 – 93,145 miles
  • 2018 – 83,282 miles
  • 2017 – 72,077 miles
  • 2016 – 57,634 miles
  • 2015 – 46,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,512 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    608416896547
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,512 miles (+10,687)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    135835382471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,825 miles (+9,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,825 miles
    Test number
    100151853697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,479 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    457215062763
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in upper central part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,479 miles (+8,065)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,479 miles
    Test number
    547249535086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in upper central part of screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,414 miles (+9,569)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    868768940226
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,845 miles (+9,954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,845 miles
    Test number
    195918991422
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass101,891 miles (+8,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,891 miles
    Test number
    246807043350
    • AdvisoryCentral windscreen has stone chip

  9. Pass93,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    232285341828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,145 miles (+9,863)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    697844410621
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    542493178531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail83,282 miles (+11,205)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,282 miles
    Test number
    548206872985
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    265215816338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Fail72,077 miles (+14,443)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    750430297359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  15. Pass57,634 miles (+11,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    620940895319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,141 miles
    Test number
    747552751339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted,
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted,

Questions about LB12 SHZ

Does LB12 SHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 SHZ is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 SHZ?
The MOT on LB12 SHZ is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 SHZ done?
LB12 SHZ was recorded at 149,512 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 10,473 miles a year.
Has LB12 SHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 SHZ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 SHZ 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 SHZ find?
LB12 SHZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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