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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 VKCMOT history

LB12 VKC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,746 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VKC was last recorded at 111,746 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,716 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
10,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,746 miles
  • 2023 – 104,913 miles
  • 2022 – 80,719 miles
  • 2021 – 68,624 miles
  • 2019 – 53,940 miles
  • 2018 – 37,647 miles
  • 2017 – 27,365 miles
  • 2016 – 20,021 miles
  • 2015 – 16,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,746 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    859687436042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail111,716 miles (+126)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,716 miles
    Test number
    299573307140
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to access (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail111,590 miles (+6,677)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,590 miles
    Test number
    905542457920
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system WARNING LAMP ON

  4. Pass104,913 miles (+1,024)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,913 miles
    Test number
    867473347272
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail103,889 miles (+23,170)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    436699467079
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,719 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    864366521371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,717 miles (+12,093)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    855379020858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,624 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,624 miles
    Test number
    151263927972
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail68,590 miles (+14,650)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    522263086824
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,940 miles (+16,293)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    157739939991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,647 miles (+10,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    673492600494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass27,365 miles (+7,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,365 miles
    Test number
    197260670495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre on legal limit

  13. Pass20,021 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    113253096743
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass16,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    16,528 miles
    Test number
    266959105272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VKC

Does LB12 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 VKC expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VKC?
The MOT on LB12 VKC expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 VKC done?
LB12 VKC was recorded at 111,746 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 10,049 miles a year.
Has LB12 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VKC has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 VKC 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 VKC find?
LB12 VKC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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