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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 LLTMOT history

LC12 LLT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LC12 LLT 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,600 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 LLT
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
19 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 LLT was last recorded at 188,600 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,731 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,869 miles
Average per year
13,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,600 miles
  • 2025 – 185,731 miles
  • 2024 – 183,137 miles
  • 2023 – 171,027 miles
  • 2022 – 153,016 miles
  • 2021 – 133,551 miles
  • 2020 – 121,695 miles
  • 2019 – 105,053 miles
  • 2018 – 94,602 miles
  • 2017 – 77,143 miles
  • 2016 – 58,352 miles
  • 2015 – 43,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,600 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 1.8mm 225/45r17 bridgestone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,600 miles (+2,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,600 miles
    Test number
    940297278644
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass185,731 miles (+2,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    185,731 miles
    Test number
    986417667659
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass183,137 miles (+12,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,137 miles
    Test number
    905756852788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit/vehicle tested in wet condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,027 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,027 miles
    Test number
    953124868761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 1.8mm 225/45r17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail171,009 miles (+17,993)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,009 miles
    Test number
    123710470823
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn approximately 1.8mm 225/45r17 bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged

  6. Pass153,016 miles (+19,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,016 miles
    Test number
    190183674452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides @3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe splitting

  7. Pass133,551 miles (+11,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,551 miles
    Test number
    205000379020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,695 miles
    Test number
    813068047441
    • AdvisoryOil leak-limited vision due to plastic covers etc ,advise closer inspection

  9. Fail121,692 miles (+16,639)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,692 miles
    Test number
    864150775892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall -225/45/17 goodyear eagle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak-limited vision due to plastic covers etc ,advise closer inspection

  10. Pass105,053 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    240265480135
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Fail105,053 miles (+10,451)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,053 miles
    Test number
    490307259940
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Pass94,602 miles (+17,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    719776659489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    829054101811
    • AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  14. Fail77,142 miles (+18,790)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    546716706084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront stone chips windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  15. Pass58,352 miles (+15,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,352 miles
    Test number
    518147301309
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  16. Pass43,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,129 miles
    Test number
    525930825131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 LLT

Does LC12 LLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 LLT is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 LLT?
The MOT on LC12 LLT is valid until 9 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 LLT done?
LC12 LLT was recorded at 188,600 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 13,527 miles a year.
Has LC12 LLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 LLT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LC12 LLT 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 LLT find?
LC12 LLT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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