BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB12 YYUMOT history
LB12 YYU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,844 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,844 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 YYU
- 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
- 31 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 YYU was last recorded at 111,844 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,255 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,589 miles
- Average per year
- 8,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,844 miles
- 2025 – 101,255 miles
- 2024 – 90,661 miles
- 2022 – 86,249 miles
- 2021 – 79,761 miles
- 2020 – 74,844 miles
- 2019 – 67,769 miles
- 2018 – 59,501 miles
- 2017 – 50,048 miles
- 2016 – 35,954 miles
- 2015 – 25,476 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,844 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,844 miles
- Test number
- 826663553477
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail111,844 miles (+10,589)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,844 miles
- Test number
- 431821239146
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,255 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 101,255 miles
- Test number
- 745288082675
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,253 miles (+10,592)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,253 miles
- Test number
- 574813773148
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,661 miles (+4,412)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 90,661 miles
- Test number
- 499531900653
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,249 miles (+6,488)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,249 miles
- Test number
- 250375690494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,761 miles (+4,917)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 79,761 miles
- Test number
- 247479833184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,844 miles (+7,075)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 74,844 miles
- Test number
- 742645004152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,769 miles (+8,268)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 67,769 miles
- Test number
- 116743475655
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,501 miles (+9,453)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 59,501 miles
- Test number
- 925540813104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,048 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 50,048 miles
- Test number
- 425494417822
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Fail50,048 miles (+14,094)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,048 miles
- Test number
- 699582859935
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEmissions not detected
Pass35,954 miles (+10,478)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 35,954 miles
- Test number
- 491759291924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 25,476 miles
- Test number
- 875521785170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 YYU
- Does LB12 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 YYU is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 YYU?
- The MOT on LB12 YYU is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 YYU done?
- LB12 YYU was recorded at 111,844 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,189 miles a year.
- Has LB12 YYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 YYU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 YYU 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 YYU find?
- LB12 YYU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.
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