
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 ODEMOT history
LC12 ODE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 105,113 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 ODE
- 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
- 11 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 ODE was last recorded at 105,113 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 105,063 miles · 17 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 8,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,113 miles
- 2025 – 92,599 miles
- 2024 – 77,647 miles
- 2023 – 69,366 miles
- 2022 – 62,158 miles
- 2021 – 56,440 miles
- 2020 – 51,138 miles
- 2019 – 43,955 miles
- 2018 – 37,332 miles
- 2017 – 29,003 miles
- 2016 – 21,768 miles
- 2015 – 17,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,113 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 105,113 miles
- Test number
- 746134328080
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,063 miles (+12,464)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,063 miles
- Test number
- 204476538591
- DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass92,599 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 92,599 miles
- Test number
- 557452091541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail92,599 miles (+14,952)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,599 miles
- Test number
- 856771879574
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass77,647 miles (+49)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 77,647 miles
- Test number
- 999738228159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,598 miles (+8,232)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,598 miles
- Test number
- 755098674788
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,366 miles (+7,208)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 69,366 miles
- Test number
- 421774262683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,158 miles (+5,718)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 62,158 miles
- Test number
- 154204993551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,440 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 56,440 miles
- Test number
- 260945729107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,438 miles (+5,300)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,438 miles
- Test number
- 771478296232
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass51,138 miles (+7,183)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 51,138 miles
- Test number
- 442436997310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,955 miles (+6,623)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,955 miles
- Test number
- 909852239153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,332 miles (+8,329)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 37,332 miles
- Test number
- 649041881658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,003 miles (+7,235)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 29,003 miles
- Test number
- 356861897137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,768 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 21,768 miles
- Test number
- 446436430741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 17,031 miles
- Test number
- 159404685114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC12 ODE
- Does LC12 ODE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 ODE is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 ODE?
- The MOT on LC12 ODE is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 ODE done?
- LC12 ODE was recorded at 105,113 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
- Has LC12 ODE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 ODE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC12 ODE 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 ODE find?
- LC12 ODE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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