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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 YEBMOT history

LC12 YEB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 146,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

LC12 YEB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,040 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YEB was last recorded at 146,040 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 6,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,328 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,712 miles
Average per year
8,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,040 miles
  • 2025 – 139,328 miles
  • 2024 – 132,807 miles
  • 2023 – 125,310 miles
  • 2022 – 120,291 miles
  • 2021 – 114,819 miles
  • 2019 – 109,906 miles
  • 2018 – 95,225 miles
  • 2017 – 79,822 miles
  • 2016 – 63,389 miles
  • 2015 – 50,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,040 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,040 miles (+6,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    834585617850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass139,328 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    794887660674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail139,327 miles (+6,520)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,327 miles
    Test number
    225676319865
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass132,807 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,807 miles
    Test number
    506171273439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,310 miles (+5,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,310 miles
    Test number
    965116047267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass120,291 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,291 miles
    Test number
    758107766320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,819 miles (+4,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,819 miles
    Test number
    688682621801
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass109,906 miles (+14,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    766218910422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,225 miles (+15,403)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    318180573459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    105349624673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,822 miles (+16,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,822 miles
    Test number
    379769897357
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass63,389 miles (+12,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    410950862151
    • AdvisoryEngine and under tray cover fitted.
  13. Pass50,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,817 miles
    Test number
    926580765116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YEB

Does LC12 YEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YEB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YEB?
The MOT on LC12 YEB is valid until 15 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 YEB done?
LC12 YEB was recorded at 146,040 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 8,650 miles a year.
Has LC12 YEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YEB has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 YEB 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 YEB find?
LC12 YEB passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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