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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 XRTMOT history

LB12 XRT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 154,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
154,076 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XRT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XRT was last recorded at 154,076 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 7,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,888 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,188 miles
Average per year
10,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,076 miles
  • 2024 – 146,888 miles
  • 2023 – 139,508 miles
  • 2022 – 133,004 miles
  • 2021 – 125,567 miles
  • 2020 – 117,307 miles
  • 2019 – 105,606 miles
  • 2018 – 95,639 miles
  • 2017 – 70,392 miles
  • 2016 – 45,125 miles
  • 2015 – 41,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner 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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,076 miles (+7,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    154,076 miles
    Test number
    319255700408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,888 miles
    Test number
    105736145428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,888 miles (+7,380)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,888 miles
    Test number
    621481721387
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,508 miles (+6,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    934312362023
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,004 miles (+7,437)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,004 miles
    Test number
    689995308702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear, rears badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,567 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    733348788081
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  7. Fail125,567 miles (+8,260)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    828782238123
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  8. Pass117,307 miles (+11,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,307 miles
    Test number
    884949400929
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated

  9. Pass105,606 miles (+9,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,606 miles
    Test number
    394086411613
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNo brake fluid check due to covers

  10. Pass95,639 miles (+25,247)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    398577681903
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  11. Pass70,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    844842560494
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

  12. Fail70,391 miles (+25,266)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    888537104253
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light cluster in boot lid insecure

  13. Pass45,125 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    45,125 miles
    Test number
    160751376523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    737657615287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 XRT

Does LB12 XRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XRT is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XRT?
The MOT on LB12 XRT is valid until 7 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 XRT done?
LB12 XRT was recorded at 154,076 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 10,952 miles a year.
Has LB12 XRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XRT has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 XRT 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 XRT find?
LB12 XRT passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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