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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LD62 PTUMOT history

LD62 PTU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 189,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LD62 PTU white 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 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
189,811 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 PTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 PTU was last recorded at 189,811 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,811 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,811 miles
  • 2024 – 175,019 miles
  • 2023 – 159,795 miles
  • 2022 – 142,677 miles
  • 2021 – 134,936 miles
  • 2020 – 127,843 miles
  • 2019 – 120,405 miles
  • 2018 – 107,560 miles
  • 2017 – 90,786 miles
  • 2016 – 67,981 miles
  • 2015 – 49,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,811 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,811 miles
    Test number
    815513936337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,811 miles (+14,792)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,811 miles
    Test number
    915654360568
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,019 miles
    Test number
    775990482809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,019 miles (+15,224)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,019 miles
    Test number
    685336526396
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,795 miles (+17,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,795 miles
    Test number
    933882843468
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass142,677 miles (+7,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,677 miles
    Test number
    320886478130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,936 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,936 miles
    Test number
    662720870286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,843 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    389383996374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    296715092861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail120,405 miles (+12,845)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    592960005075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,560 miles (+16,774)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,560 miles
    Test number
    217523159142
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,786 miles (+22,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    992392977515
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    610797570723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail67,981 miles (+18,807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,981 miles
    Test number
    267301029301
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    975596627488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD62 PTU

Does LD62 PTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 PTU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD62 PTU?
The MOT on LD62 PTU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 PTU done?
LD62 PTU was recorded at 189,811 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 13,989 miles a year.
Has LD62 PTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 PTU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD62 PTU 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 LD62 PTU find?
LD62 PTU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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