BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 LLNMOT history
LC12 LLN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,483 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 174,483 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 LLN
- 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
- 30 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 LLN was last recorded at 174,483 miles on 29 May 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,466 miles · 13 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 9,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,483 miles
- 2025 – 174,401 miles
- 2024 – 162,711 miles
- 2023 – 148,975 miles
- 2022 – 136,698 miles
- 2021 – 125,299 miles
- 2020 – 120,110 miles
- 2019 – 114,036 miles
- 2018 – 107,614 miles
- 2017 – 93,010 miles
- 2016 – 80,868 miles
- 2015 – 69,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,483 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,483 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 174,483 miles
- Test number
- 626906011098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,466 miles (+65)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,466 miles
- Test number
- 733708914921
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail174,401 miles (+11,690)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,401 miles
- Test number
- 613811186740
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,711 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 162,711 miles
- Test number
- 884183618568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,624 miles (+13,649)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,624 miles
- Test number
- 891436093616
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertray Fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,975 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 148,975 miles
- Test number
- 944587076242
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail148,975 miles (+12,277)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,975 miles
- Test number
- 645256664507
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass136,698 miles (+11,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,698 miles
- Test number
- 255305536583
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,299 miles
- Test number
- 733585509207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,299 miles (+5,189)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,299 miles
- Test number
- 513084065035
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass120,110 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,110 miles
- Test number
- 390866877417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,071 miles (+95)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,071 miles
- Test number
- 539741858464
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail119,976 miles (+5,940)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,976 miles
- Test number
- 247226878736
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass114,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,036 miles
- Test number
- 628140180301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,036 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,036 miles
- Test number
- 260739099407
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass107,614 miles (+14,604)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 107,614 miles
- Test number
- 924798206632
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,010 miles (+12,142)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,010 miles
- Test number
- 366338104600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,868 miles (+11,581)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 80,868 miles
- Test number
- 642432557666
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder covers
Pass69,287 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,287 miles
- Test number
- 425030465106
- NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges wearing low
- NoteNearside rear tyre weraing low in tread (3mm)
- NoteOffside front tyre outer edge wearing low
Questions about LC12 LLN
- Does LC12 LLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LLN is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 LLN?
- The MOT on LC12 LLN is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 LLN done?
- LC12 LLN was recorded at 174,483 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 9,589 miles a year.
- Has LC12 LLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 LLN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC12 LLN 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 LLN find?
- LC12 LLN passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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