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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 EBFMOT history

LL12 EBF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 94,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LL12 EBF 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 EBF
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
9 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 EBF was last recorded at 94,455 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 5,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,868 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,587 miles
Average per year
6,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,455 miles
  • 2025 – 88,868 miles
  • 2024 – 84,850 miles
  • 2023 – 81,976 miles
  • 2022 – 67,374 miles
  • 2021 – 58,414 miles
  • 2020 – 50,968 miles
  • 2019 – 45,613 miles
  • 2017 – 37,159 miles
  • 2016 – 27,283 miles
  • 2015 – 21,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,455 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    879731317301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,455 miles (+5,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,455 miles
    Test number
    867625623106
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass88,868 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    898322831644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,850 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    944806653979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,976 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,976 miles
    Test number
    727098875427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,964 miles (+14,590)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,964 miles
    Test number
    338057502739
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,374 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    713091156733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail67,371 miles (+8,957)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,371 miles
    Test number
    808717365043
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass58,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    369610892316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail58,414 miles (+7,446)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,414 miles
    Test number
    977534592146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass50,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    909785686491
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail50,968 miles (+5,355)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,968 miles
    Test number
    858004556663
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass45,613 miles (+8,454)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    774692897261
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass37,159 miles (+9,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    632014079486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,283 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    110156108719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,618 miles
    Test number
    434261827667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 EBF

Does LL12 EBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 EBF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 EBF?
The MOT on LL12 EBF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 EBF done?
LL12 EBF was recorded at 94,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,595 miles a year.
Has LL12 EBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 EBF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 EBF 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 EBF find?
LL12 EBF passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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