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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

LC12 LFEMOT history

LC12 LFE is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 57,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LC12 LFE white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,792 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LFE was last recorded at 57,792 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,864 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,792 miles
  • 2025 – 55,864 miles
  • 2024 – 50,920 miles
  • 2023 – 50,595 miles
  • 2022 – 49,310 miles
  • 2021 – 44,675 miles
  • 2020 – 43,545 miles
  • 2019 – 39,623 miles
  • 2018 – 34,425 miles
  • 2017 – 28,384 miles
  • 2016 – 24,655 miles
  • 2015 – 20,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,792 miles
  • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear light lens coating (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,792 miles (+1,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,792 miles
    Test number
    879746104464
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear light lens coating (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass55,864 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,864 miles
    Test number
    676628396838
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail55,863 miles (+4,943)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    393816985329
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass50,920 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,920 miles
    Test number
    737321573352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,595 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    407138446672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,310 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    940687138271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    104908977719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,675 miles (+1,130)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,675 miles
    Test number
    948183686757
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass43,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    885138511879
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail43,545 miles (+3,922)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    681995491688
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,623 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    559570274862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,425 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,425 miles
    Test number
    355954768604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,384 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    828858077823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,655 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,655 miles
    Test number
    150058183618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,171 miles
    Test number
    609109415139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 LFE

Does LC12 LFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LFE is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LFE?
The MOT on LC12 LFE is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 LFE done?
LC12 LFE was recorded at 57,792 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has LC12 LFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LFE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 LFE 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 LC12 LFE find?
LC12 LFE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear light lens coating.

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