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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 ZZOMOT history

LB12 ZZO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,199 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 ZZO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 ZZO was last recorded at 136,199 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 14,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,149 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
14,050 miles
Average per year
10,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,199 miles
  • 2024 – 122,149 miles
  • 2023 – 105,347 miles
  • 2022 – 84,998 miles
  • 2021 – 127,596 miles
  • 2020 – 70,354 miles
  • 2019 – 63,963 miles
  • 2018 – 56,608 miles
  • 2017 – 48,051 miles
  • 2016 – 37,663 miles
  • 2015 – 30,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise ;bonnet struts weak

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (cuts in side wall)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad wear light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,199 miles
    Test number
    290282670396
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise ;bonnet struts weak

  2. Fail136,198 miles (+14,049)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,198 miles
    Test number
    173703153620
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort & sticking on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (high lighted in chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort & sticking on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise ;bonnet struts weak

  3. Pass122,149 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    990072073441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (cuts in side wall) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  4. Fail122,143 miles (+16,796)3 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,143 miles
    Test number
    871955797516
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (cuts in side wall) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on

  5. Pass105,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    121541944678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,347 miles (+20,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    480541533519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass84,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,998 miles
    Test number
    326339599971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,601 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,601 km
    Test number
    496558468913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail127,596 miles (+57,242)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,596 miles
    Test number
    393750709405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass70,354 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    627987748154
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass63,963 miles (+7,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,963 miles
    Test number
    885674685201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,608 miles
    Test number
    483394043459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail56,608 miles (+8,557)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,608 miles
    Test number
    568341526019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo print out was produced due to low emissions
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    862204617275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,051 miles (+10,388)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,051 miles
    Test number
    227736754126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass37,663 miles (+7,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,663 miles
    Test number
    271420973221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,180 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    105702025208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,904 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    875325215242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Worn Unevenly. Outer Edges

Questions about LB12 ZZO

Does LB12 ZZO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 ZZO is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 ZZO?
The MOT on LB12 ZZO is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 ZZO done?
LB12 ZZO was recorded at 136,199 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 10,342 miles a year.
Has LB12 ZZO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 ZZO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 ZZO 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 ZZO find?
LB12 ZZO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive axle; advise ;bonnet struts weak.

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