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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LB12 VJNMOT history

LB12 VJN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
10 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VJN was last recorded at 89,148 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 9,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,118 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,030 miles
Average per year
6,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,148 miles
  • 2024 – 80,118 miles
  • 2023 – 77,336 miles
  • 2022 – 72,978 miles
  • 2021 – 69,399 miles
  • 2020 – 63,692 miles
  • 2018 – 33,912 miles
  • 2017 – 29,626 miles
  • 2016 – 26,359 miles
  • 2015 – 22,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,148 miles
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,148 miles (+9,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    719149681440
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass80,118 miles (+2,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    525592950633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass77,336 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,336 miles
    Test number
    246353582352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,978 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    945606972228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,399 miles (+5,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,399 miles
    Test number
    273979887141
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass63,692 miles (+29,780)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    363845213902
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass33,912 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,912 miles
    Test number
    715924897208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,626 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    495839769486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,359 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,359 miles
    Test number
    193216754413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,157 miles
    Test number
    845947378627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VJN

Does LB12 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VJN is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VJN?
The MOT on LB12 VJN is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VJN done?
LB12 VJN was recorded at 89,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,631 miles a year.
Has LB12 VJN ever failed its MOT?
No. LB12 VJN has passed all 10 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB12 VJN 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 VJN find?
LB12 VJN passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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