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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 ORSMOT history

LC12 ORS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LC12 ORS black 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,312 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 ORS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 ORS was last recorded at 88,312 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 8,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,101 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,211 miles
Average per year
5,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,312 miles
  • 2025 – 80,101 miles
  • 2024 – 75,052 miles
  • 2023 – 67,970 miles
  • 2022 – 63,539 miles
  • 2021 – 59,531 miles
  • 2020 – 56,860 miles
  • 2019 – 54,718 miles
  • 2018 – 49,394 miles
  • 2017 – 43,001 miles
  • 2016 – 33,685 miles
  • 2015 – 26,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,312 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,312 miles
    Test number
    275693670290
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail88,310 miles (+8,209)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,310 miles
    Test number
    157748360548
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,101 miles (+5,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    496563801105
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass75,052 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,052 miles
    Test number
    317391740364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,970 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    679147164661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,539 miles (+4,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    63,539 miles
    Test number
    301789356330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass59,531 miles (+2,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,531 miles
    Test number
    914861825378
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass56,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,860 miles
    Test number
    863982997191
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  9. Fail56,860 miles (+2,142)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,860 miles
    Test number
    609445418782
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  10. Pass54,718 miles (+5,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    744391706171
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass49,394 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    416547917079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,001 miles (+9,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    406949416300
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,685 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,685 miles
    Test number
    316409350971
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass26,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    528009865117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 ORS

Does LC12 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 ORS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 ORS?
The MOT on LC12 ORS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 ORS done?
LC12 ORS was recorded at 88,312 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,592 miles a year.
Has LC12 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 ORS has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 ORS 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 ORS find?
LC12 ORS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 21; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 22.

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