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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 XHRMOT history

LB12 XHR is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
194,500 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XHR
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
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XHR was last recorded at 194,500 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 5,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2018: 78,179 miles, lower than 114,868 miles on 29 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,081 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,419 miles
Average per year
11,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,500 miles
  • 2024 – 189,081 miles
  • 2023 – 155,477 miles
  • 2021 – 135,790 miles
  • 2020 – 105,039 miles
  • 2019 – 88,191 miles
  • 2018 – 78,180 miles
  • 2017 – 114,868 miles
  • 2015 – 72,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,500 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    194,500 miles
    Test number
    877858948068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass189,081 miles (+14,464)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,081 miles
    Test number
    796151897148
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass174,617 miles (+19,140)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,617 miles
    Test number
    596507850555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,477 miles
    Test number
    896684310434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,477 miles (+19,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,477 miles
    Test number
    271167190239
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  6. Pass135,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    585847558852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement started to de bond but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail135,790 miles (+15,427)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,790 miles
    Test number
    204686841906
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush has de bonded and has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement started to de bond but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass120,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    758442283300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking foot missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail120,363 miles (+15,324)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,363 miles
    Test number
    468908225583
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Front pads worn to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking foot missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored due to pad being completely worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass105,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    368407592851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Fail105,039 miles (+16,848)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    737930093519
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass88,191 miles (+10,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,191 miles
    Test number
    679961738415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting on low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass78,180 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    475365909240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,179 miles (-36,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,179 miles
    Test number
    958690306187
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass114,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    459560068199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,560 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,560 km
    Test number
    355453738557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    725279085197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail72,498 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    255039785165
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 XHR

Does LB12 XHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XHR is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XHR?
The MOT on LB12 XHR is valid until 11 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 XHR done?
LB12 XHR was recorded at 194,500 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 11,702 miles a year.
Has LB12 XHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XHR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 XHR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 XHR find?
LB12 XHR passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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