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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 XJOMOT history

LB12 XJO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,054 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XJO
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
29 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XJO was last recorded at 119,054 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 5,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,305 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,749 miles
Average per year
6,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,054 miles
  • 2025 – 113,305 miles
  • 2024 – 104,486 miles
  • 2022 – 92,427 miles
  • 2021 – 83,536 miles
  • 2020 – 78,692 miles
  • 2019 – 71,243 miles
  • 2018 – 62,942 miles
  • 2017 – 57,187 miles
  • 2016 – 52,862 miles
  • 2015 – 46,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,054 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,054 miles (+5,749)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,054 miles
    Test number
    361422292456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass113,305 miles (+8,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    648820205010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wingmirror outer casing damaged.

  3. Pass104,486 miles (+12,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    569206862581
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass92,427 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    529621018130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,536 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    620135039674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,534 miles (+4,842)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,534 miles
    Test number
    828494261404
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

  7. Pass78,692 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    757522409762
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking due to tyre wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail78,692 miles (+7,449)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    631086387516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise tracking due to tyre wear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    701780973208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,243 miles (+8,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    488479570914
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass62,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    824638668243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,942 miles (+5,755)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    951582884914
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,187 miles (+4,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,187 miles
    Test number
    119359202004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing thin 2.mm

  14. Pass52,862 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    363603148765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail52,747 miles (+6,449)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    466191362400
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

  16. Pass46,298 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    279876215274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing thin 2,mm

Questions about LB12 XJO

Does LB12 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XJO is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XJO?
The MOT on LB12 XJO is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XJO done?
LB12 XJO was recorded at 119,054 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 6,858 miles a year.
Has LB12 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XJO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB12 XJO 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 XJO find?
LB12 XJO passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 10 more.

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