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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 DZEMOT history

LL12 DZE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

LL12 DZE blue 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
80,090 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 DZE
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
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 DZE was last recorded at 80,090 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 14,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,034 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,056 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,090 miles
  • 2024 – 56,172 miles
  • 2023 – 49,458 miles
  • 2022 – 49,154 miles
  • 2021 – 39,957 miles
  • 2020 – 27,385 miles
  • 2019 – 25,175 miles
  • 2018 – 22,218 miles
  • 2016 – 17,015 miles
  • 2015 – 13,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,090 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    80,090 miles
    Test number
    722499649532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,089 miles (+14,055)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,089 miles
    Test number
    878999208958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,034 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,034 miles
    Test number
    826079978457
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail66,022 miles (+9,850)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    691055966629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    190084795955
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on inside

  6. Fail56,172 miles (+6,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    554246651516
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on inside

  7. Pass49,458 miles (+304)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    532640105019
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail49,154 miles (+9,197)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,154 miles
    Test number
    296651449105
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  9. Pass39,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    605828426360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,957 miles (+12,037)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    370060638401
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass27,920 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    418251742488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    528580699628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,385 miles (+2,210)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,385 miles
    Test number
    333937535869
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass25,175 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    160308818539
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall.

  15. Fail25,175 miles (+2,957)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    191065746562
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall.

  16. Pass22,218 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,218 miles
    Test number
    900380307945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,015 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,015 miles
    Test number
    650761984673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    13,139 miles
    Test number
    437344915138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,139 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,139 miles
    Test number
    577184515182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LL12 DZE

Does LL12 DZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 DZE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 DZE?
The MOT on LL12 DZE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 DZE done?
LL12 DZE was recorded at 80,090 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has LL12 DZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 DZE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 DZE 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 LL12 DZE find?
LL12 DZE passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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