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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 OTAMOT history

LC12 OTA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

LC12 OTA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,289 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 OTA
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
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 OTA was last recorded at 135,289 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 8,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,883 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,406 miles
Average per year
9,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,289 miles
  • 2025 – 126,883 miles
  • 2024 – 118,539 miles
  • 2023 – 108,812 miles
  • 2022 – 96,397 miles
  • 2021 – 77,646 miles
  • 2020 – 62,987 miles
  • 2019 – 58,586 miles
  • 2018 – 52,712 miles
  • 2017 – 44,805 miles
  • 2016 – 35,882 miles
  • 2015 – 28,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,289 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,289 miles (+8,406)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,289 miles
    Test number
    235942140943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,883 miles (+8,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    182816156107
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,539 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,539 miles
    Test number
    291031138068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,812 miles (+12,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    941111308961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass96,397 miles (+18,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    881477404621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,646 miles (+14,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    588894784490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,987 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    706277466702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,586 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,586 miles
    Test number
    494054091738
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass52,712 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,712 miles
    Test number
    844778698328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,805 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,805 miles
    Test number
    968077635159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not all components checked

  11. Pass35,882 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    801574663554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,942 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    708095705113
    • NoteO/s/f trye worn on outter edge
    • NoteSmall nail in n/s/f tyre

  13. Fail28,942 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,942 miles
    Test number
    247785605105
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f trye worn on outter edge
    • NoteSmall nail in n/s/f tyre

Questions about LC12 OTA

Does LC12 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 OTA is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 OTA?
The MOT on LC12 OTA is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 OTA done?
LC12 OTA was recorded at 135,289 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 9,391 miles a year.
Has LC12 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 OTA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LC12 OTA 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 OTA find?
LC12 OTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 5 more.

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