
BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 OPXMOT history
LC12 OPX is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 179,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 179,057 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 OPX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 OPX was last recorded at 179,057 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,052 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,005 miles
- Average per year
- 10,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,057 miles
- 2025 – 174,052 miles
- 2023 – 164,867 miles
- 2022 – 151,970 miles
- 2021 – 144,729 miles
- 2020 – 133,734 miles
- 2019 – 127,825 miles
- 2018 – 113,716 miles
- 2017 – 99,587 miles
- 2016 – 86,668 miles
- 2015 – 65,040 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,057 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 179,057 miles
- Test number
- 864456502778
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,052 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 174,052 miles
- Test number
- 132814901216
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Fail174,052 miles (+9,185)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,052 miles
- Test number
- 134882931151
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
Pass164,867 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 164,867 miles
- Test number
- 119572535589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail164,866 miles (+12,896)5 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,866 miles
- Test number
- 881567478798
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,970 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 151,970 miles
- Test number
- 492580825450
- AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Low Effort
Pass144,729 miles (+5,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 144,729 miles
- Test number
- 553745436624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,711 miles (+5,977)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 139,711 miles
- Test number
- 898071218756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,734 miles (+5,909)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 133,734 miles
- Test number
- 498761642182
- AdvisoryHandbrake readings only 16% Efficiency
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,825 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,825 miles
- Test number
- 874671137772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,825 miles (+14,109)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,825 miles
- Test number
- 688610214664
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Pass113,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 113,716 miles
- Test number
- 851266690676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,716 miles (+14,129)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,716 miles
- Test number
- 516944529094
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass99,587 miles (+12,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 99,587 miles
- Test number
- 895241111589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass86,668 miles (+21,628)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 86,668 miles
- Test number
- 645127313275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,040 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 65,040 miles
- Test number
- 246095925147
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LC12 OPX
- Does LC12 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OPX is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 OPX?
- The MOT on LC12 OPX is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC12 OPX done?
- LC12 OPX was recorded at 179,057 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 10,432 miles a year.
- Has LC12 OPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 OPX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC12 OPX 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 OPX find?
- LC12 OPX passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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