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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 VSKMOT history

LB12 VSK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,980 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 VSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 VSK was last recorded at 81,980 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 13,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,534 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,446 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,980 miles
  • 2024 – 68,534 miles
  • 2023 – 56,437 miles
  • 2022 – 53,921 miles
  • 2021 – 51,433 miles
  • 2020 – 47,793 miles
  • 2019 – 42,311 miles
  • 2018 – 38,060 miles
  • 2017 – 33,327 miles
  • 2016 – 27,929 miles
  • 2015 – 23,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,980 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,980 miles (+13,446)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    803563006128
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Pass68,534 miles (+12,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,534 miles
    Test number
    605390440533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,437 miles (+2,516)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,437 miles
    Test number
    884769837543
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass53,921 miles (+2,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,921 miles
    Test number
    900062002931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass51,433 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,433 miles
    Test number
    101331111758
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass47,793 miles (+5,482)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    596952575773
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad warning wire, routing incorrect
    • AdvisoryNo reading obtained on DSM
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass42,311 miles (+4,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    520685902771
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to trigger the smoke meter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Becoming worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Becoming worn at edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,060 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,060 miles
    Test number
    279151335446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,327 miles
    Test number
    211036609477
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to trigger smoke meter
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Fail33,325 miles (+5,396)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,325 miles
    Test number
    399104847405
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to trigger smoke meter
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished in tread (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass27,929 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    193172724217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,201 miles
    Test number
    358128925164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 VSK

Does LB12 VSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VSK is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 VSK?
The MOT on LB12 VSK is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 VSK done?
LB12 VSK was recorded at 81,980 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has LB12 VSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 VSK has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LB12 VSK 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 VSK find?
LB12 VSK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 5 more.

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