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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 LBNMOT history

LL12 LBN is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LL12 LBN red 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,273 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LBN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LBN was last recorded at 173,273 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 7,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,386 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,887 miles
Average per year
11,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,273 miles
  • 2025 – 165,386 miles
  • 2024 – 157,494 miles
  • 2023 – 151,255 miles
  • 2022 – 141,082 miles
  • 2021 – 133,451 miles
  • 2020 – 121,179 miles
  • 2019 – 106,387 miles
  • 2018 – 90,962 miles
  • 2017 – 73,736 miles
  • 2016 – 62,387 miles
  • 2015 – 47,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,273 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear light damaged and taped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,273 miles
    Test number
    996638102655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,273 miles (+7,887)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,273 miles
    Test number
    299982315701
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    707319975565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged and taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,386 miles (+7,892)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,386 miles
    Test number
    345013380595
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light damaged and taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,494 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    157,494 miles
    Test number
    774454106558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,489 miles (+6,234)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,489 miles
    Test number
    552104390348
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,255 miles (+84)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,255 miles
    Test number
    723244034128
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Lamp lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,171 miles (+10,089)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,171 miles
    Test number
    843141757268
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,082 miles (+7,631)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,082 miles
    Test number
    897431124724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,451 miles (+12,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    852062426832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,179 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    136900366868
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  12. Fail121,178 miles (+14,791)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    110536449870
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  13. Pass106,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    765483206904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail106,387 miles (+15,425)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,387 miles
    Test number
    707443880511
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  15. Pass90,962 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    127007310102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail90,962 miles (+17,226)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,962 miles
    Test number
    381538522005
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass73,736 miles (+11,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,736 miles
    Test number
    394080803782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass62,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    509883182509
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail62,387 miles (+15,186)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,387 miles
    Test number
    793790289145
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass47,201 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    919871505252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    716219045179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LBN

Does LL12 LBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LBN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LBN?
The MOT on LL12 LBN is valid until 2 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 LBN done?
LL12 LBN was recorded at 173,273 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 11,604 miles a year.
Has LL12 LBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LBN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LBN 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 LBN find?
LL12 LBN passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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