BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 OPTMOT history
LC12 OPT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 159,919 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 OPT
- 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
- 15 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 OPT was last recorded at 159,919 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 13,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,560 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,359 miles
- Average per year
- 9,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,919 miles
- 2025 – 146,560 miles
- 2024 – 129,590 miles
- 2023 – 123,591 miles
- 2022 – 116,468 miles
- 2021 – 108,866 miles
- 2020 – 99,715 miles
- 2019 – 92,345 miles
- 2018 – 84,017 miles
- 2017 – 75,108 miles
- 2016 – 68,773 miles
- 2015 – 55,054 miles
- 2014 – 50,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,919 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sill areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,919 miles (+13,359)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 159,919 miles
- Test number
- 957488202966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,560 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 146,560 miles
- Test number
- 855146936977
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail146,560 miles (+16,970)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,560 miles
- Test number
- 946267838641
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass129,590 miles (+5,999)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 129,590 miles
- Test number
- 445191682109
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted to vehicle
Pass123,591 miles (+7,123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,591 miles
- Test number
- 883605983839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass116,468 miles (+7,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 116,468 miles
- Test number
- 957830180827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 108,866 miles
- Test number
- 850494077578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,866 miles (+9,151)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,866 miles
- Test number
- 655231058524
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass99,715 miles (+7,370)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 99,715 miles
- Test number
- 610275263075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,345 miles (+8,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 92,345 miles
- Test number
- 452636018065
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Pass84,017 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 84,017 miles
- Test number
- 505392981963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,972 miles (+8,864)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,972 miles
- Test number
- 247776054138
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,108 miles (+6,335)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,108 miles
- Test number
- 838599636924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,773 miles (+13,719)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 68,773 miles
- Test number
- 156262425788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
Pass55,054 miles (+4,429)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 55,054 miles
- Test number
- 197365425185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 50,625 miles
- Test number
- 928277584235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC12 OPT
- Does LC12 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OPT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 OPT?
- The MOT on LC12 OPT is valid until 26 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 OPT done?
- LC12 OPT was recorded at 159,919 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 9,275 miles a year.
- Has LC12 OPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 OPT has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC12 OPT 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 OPT find?
- LC12 OPT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn + cracking, and 6 more.
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