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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 LLEMOT history

LC12 LLE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 77,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LC12 LLE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,072 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LLE
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
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LLE was last recorded at 77,072 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,072 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,072 miles
  • 2025 – 70,940 miles
  • 2024 – 66,803 miles
  • 2023 – 62,261 miles
  • 2022 – 54,602 miles
  • 2021 – 48,852 miles
  • 2020 – 44,857 miles
  • 2019 – 39,046 miles
  • 2018 – 29,618 miles
  • 2017 – 24,287 miles
  • 2016 – 19,234 miles
  • 2015 – 15,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    307914071020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail77,072 miles (+6,132)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    422190918503
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass70,940 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,940 miles
    Test number
    814573881719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass66,803 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    270760026260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,261 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,261 miles
    Test number
    195721581520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,602 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,602 miles
    Test number
    990929803108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,852 miles (+3,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    848715517934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,857 miles (+5,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,857 miles
    Test number
    511817516333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass39,046 miles (+9,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    708537831684
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
  10. Pass29,618 miles (+5,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,618 miles
    Test number
    103301326407
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass24,287 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,287 miles
    Test number
    840231042084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,234 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,234 miles
    Test number
    589789193687
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished.
  13. Pass15,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,035 miles
    Test number
    747099175007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 LLE

Does LC12 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LLE is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LLE?
The MOT on LC12 LLE is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 LLE done?
LC12 LLE was recorded at 77,072 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has LC12 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LLE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 LLE 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 LLE find?
LC12 LLE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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