BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LC12 YDFMOT history
LC12 YDF is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 197,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 197,366 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,716 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC12 YDF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 15 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC12 YDF was last recorded at 197,366 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 11,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,646 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,720 miles
- Average per year
- 12,716 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,366 miles
- 2025 – 185,646 miles
- 2024 – 178,839 miles
- 2023 – 170,423 miles
- 2022 – 161,134 miles
- 2021 – 153,061 miles
- 2020 – 128,071 miles
- 2019 – 103,864 miles
- 2018 – 88,911 miles
- 2017 – 76,902 miles
- 2016 – 76,080 miles
- 2015 – 57,302 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,366 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,366 miles (+11,720)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 197,366 miles
- Test number
- 794472658408
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass185,646 miles (+12)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 185,646 miles
- Test number
- 962746866761
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail185,634 miles (+6,795)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,634 miles
- Test number
- 892426745610
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass178,839 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 178,839 miles
- Test number
- 760022262964
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear both sides bump stops broken
Fail178,836 miles (+8,413)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,836 miles
- Test number
- 523629474189
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear both sides bump stops broken
Pass170,423 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 170,423 miles
- Test number
- 668087576720
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail170,398 miles (+9,264)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,398 miles
- Test number
- 343568799488
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,134 miles (+8,073)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 161,134 miles
- Test number
- 449499946150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,061 miles (+24,990)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 153,061 miles
- Test number
- 452324650324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,071 miles (+24,207)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 128,071 miles
- Test number
- 944706259886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,864 miles (+14,953)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,864 miles
- Test number
- 928016460682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,911 miles (+12,009)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 88,911 miles
- Test number
- 858458191368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,902 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 76,902 miles
- Test number
- 804315720943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,902 miles (+822)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,902 miles
- Test number
- 582633344996
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass76,080 miles (+18,778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,080 miles
- Test number
- 187798488132
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,302 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,302 miles
- Test number
- 316589055176
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm on outer edge and slightly scuffed on outer sidewall
Questions about LC12 YDF
- Does LC12 YDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YDF is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC12 YDF?
- The MOT on LC12 YDF is valid until 12 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 YDF done?
- LC12 YDF was recorded at 197,366 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 12,716 miles a year.
- Has LC12 YDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC12 YDF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC12 YDF 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 YDF find?
- LC12 YDF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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