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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC62 SEOMOT history

LC62 SEO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 143,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

LC62 SEO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2024
Mileage
143,804 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC62 SEO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC62 SEO was last recorded at 143,804 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,796 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
14,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,804 miles
  • 2022 – 121,953 miles
  • 2021 – 110,657 miles
  • 2020 – 101,519 miles
  • 2019 – 83,045 miles
  • 2017 – 59,337 miles
  • 2016 – 56,470 miles
  • 2015 – 38,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,804 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    563660352147
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,796 miles (+21,843)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    233968531965
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass121,953 miles (+11,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    921014993402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass110,657 miles (+9,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    166618105602
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered.
    • AdvisoryWear to front and rear brake discs.

  5. Pass101,519 miles (+18,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,519 miles
    Test number
    311077281718
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,045 miles (+23,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,045 miles
    Test number
    571973909343
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn

  7. Pass59,337 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    800225855674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,470 miles (+17,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,470 miles
    Test number
    986497499524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass38,783 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    184143122187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC62 SEO

Does LC62 SEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC62 SEO expired on 17 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC62 SEO?
The MOT on LC62 SEO expired on 17 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC62 SEO done?
LC62 SEO was recorded at 143,804 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 14,249 miles a year.
Has LC62 SEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC62 SEO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC62 SEO 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 LC62 SEO find?
LC62 SEO passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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