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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 LCEMOT history

LL12 LCE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

LL12 LCE 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 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,938 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LCE
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
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LCE was last recorded at 148,938 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,929 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
9,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,938 miles
  • 2025 – 145,818 miles
  • 2024 – 137,133 miles
  • 2023 – 130,648 miles
  • 2022 – 124,801 miles
  • 2021 – 116,434 miles
  • 2020 – 111,883 miles
  • 2019 – 95,528 miles
  • 2018 – 78,442 miles
  • 2017 – 62,587 miles
  • 2016 – 54,675 miles
  • 2015 – 43,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,938 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,938 miles
    Test number
    267787656514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,929 miles (+3,111)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,929 miles
    Test number
    407974247990
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass145,818 miles (+8,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,818 miles
    Test number
    157076844785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  4. Pass137,133 miles (+6,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,133 miles
    Test number
    259947842033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass130,648 miles (+5,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,648 miles
    Test number
    838698281003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass124,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,801 miles
    Test number
    743046583561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,799 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    912578987220
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass116,434 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    190676730296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,883 miles (+16,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    466544273678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,528 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,528 miles
    Test number
    476219362077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  11. Fail95,526 miles (+17,084)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    802479241984
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  12. Pass78,442 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    569788120482
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail78,441 miles (+15,854)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    956480171012
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass62,587 miles (+7,912)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    938950808640
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass54,675 miles (+11,268)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,675 miles
    Test number
    158686546562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    258797325167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LCE

Does LL12 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LCE is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LCE?
The MOT on LL12 LCE is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LCE done?
LL12 LCE was recorded at 148,938 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 9,473 miles a year.
Has LL12 LCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LCE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LCE 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 LCE find?
LL12 LCE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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