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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.

LC12 OPX red 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass179,057 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass151,970 miles (+7,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    492580825450
    • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake Low Effort
  7. 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))
  8. Pass139,711 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    139,711 miles
    Test number
    898071218756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass127,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,825 miles
    Test number
    874671137772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass113,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    851266690676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. Pass86,668 miles (+21,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    645127313275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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