BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB62 JZAMOT history
LB62 JZA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 149,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 149,982 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB62 JZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB62 JZA was last recorded at 149,982 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,982 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,982 miles
- 2025 – 141,101 miles
- 2024 – 131,376 miles
- 2023 – 124,716 miles
- 2022 – 116,357 miles
- 2021 – 110,319 miles
- 2020 – 102,090 miles
- 2019 – 91,932 miles
- 2018 – 80,542 miles
- 2017 – 64,527 miles
- 2016 – 52,661 miles
- 2015 – 40,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,982 miles
- AdvisoryEngine sounds noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,982 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 149,982 miles
- Test number
- 151715827773
- AdvisoryEngine sounds noisy
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,982 miles (+8,881)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,982 miles
- Test number
- 356902998779
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine sounds noisy
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,101 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,101 miles
- Test number
- 187738284916
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,078 miles (+9,702)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,078 miles
- Test number
- 331680429512
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 100% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe to Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.47mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,376 miles (+6,660)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 131,376 miles
- Test number
- 444717578603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,716 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 124,716 miles
- Test number
- 371467801269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,629 miles (+8,272)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,629 miles
- Test number
- 329467989290
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,357 miles (+6,038)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 116,357 miles
- Test number
- 266906972049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,319 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 110,319 miles
- Test number
- 299453279318
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs worn undercut
- AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
Fail110,318 miles (+8,228)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,318 miles
- Test number
- 998432959260
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs worn undercut
- AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
Pass102,090 miles (+10,158)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 102,090 miles
- Test number
- 211667575039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,932 miles (+11,390)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2020
- Odometer
- 91,932 miles
- Test number
- 151290218443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,542 miles (+16,015)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,542 miles
- Test number
- 931807405951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,527 miles (+11,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 64,527 miles
- Test number
- 583828938514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass52,661 miles (+12,574)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,661 miles
- Test number
- 130990784492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 40,087 miles
- Test number
- 863356415054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB62 JZA
- Does LB62 JZA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB62 JZA is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB62 JZA?
- The MOT on LB62 JZA is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB62 JZA done?
- LB62 JZA was recorded at 149,982 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,650 miles a year.
- Has LB62 JZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB62 JZA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB62 JZA 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 LB62 JZA find?
- LB62 JZA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: engine sounds noisy; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.
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