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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 YFPMOT history

LC12 YFP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LC12 YFP 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 YFP
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 YFP was last recorded at 57,827 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 5,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,531 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,296 miles
Average per year
4,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,827 miles
  • 2025 – 52,531 miles
  • 2024 – 49,377 miles
  • 2023 – 45,238 miles
  • 2022 – 39,829 miles
  • 2021 – 37,529 miles
  • 2020 – 34,111 miles
  • 2019 – 31,816 miles
  • 2018 – 26,098 miles
  • 2017 – 17,508 miles
  • 2016 – 11,274 miles
  • 2015 – 8,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 225/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 225/45/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,827 miles (+5,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,827 miles
    Test number
    723595041455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass52,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    436019145265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail52,531 miles (+3,154)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,531 miles
    Test number
    763887984565
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner outer edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass49,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    381866770754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,377 miles (+4,139)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    875101800602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,238 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    444861500833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail45,172 miles (+5,343)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    828702042656
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass39,829 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    39,829 miles
    Test number
    457710801595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass37,529 miles (+3,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,529 miles
    Test number
    578194558509
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass34,111 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    484547239527
    • 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))

  11. Pass31,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,816 miles
    Test number
    287427485803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail31,815 miles (+5,717)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,815 miles
    Test number
    156696242115
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass26,098 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    642649761784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,508 miles (+6,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    17,508 miles
    Test number
    554528045871
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid service overdue

  15. Pass11,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    458351461025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    959317973892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail11,274 miles (+3,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    104888294956
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass8,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    8,069 miles
    Test number
    599988865102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 YFP

Does LC12 YFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 YFP is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 YFP?
The MOT on LC12 YFP is valid until 19 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 YFP done?
LC12 YFP was recorded at 57,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,452 miles a year.
Has LC12 YFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 YFP has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC12 YFP 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 YFP find?
LC12 YFP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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