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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 LHOMOT history

LL12 LHO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LL12 LHO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,328 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LHO
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LHO was last recorded at 161,328 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 11,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,508 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,820 miles
Average per year
15,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,328 miles
  • 2025 – 149,508 miles
  • 2024 – 138,681 miles
  • 2023 – 123,360 miles
  • 2021 – 103,157 miles
  • 2020 – 75,988 miles
  • 2019 – 48,430 miles
  • 2018 – 39,670 miles
  • 2017 – 24,678 miles
  • 2016 – 12,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,328 miles
    Test number
    820278765878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail161,328 miles (+11,820)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,328 miles
    Test number
    406792382142
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass149,508 miles (+10,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    149,508 miles
    Test number
    981766609103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,681 miles (+15,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,681 miles
    Test number
    775903747799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,360 miles (+20,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    384029275477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,157 miles (+27,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,157 miles
    Test number
    507956059266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass75,988 miles (+27,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    391296638494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass48,430 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    266020057974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,670 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,670 miles
    Test number
    486180294079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,669 miles (+14,991)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    750756186584
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17/94W run fiat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass24,678 miles (+12,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,678 miles
    Test number
    472804227549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass12,469 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    12,469 miles
    Test number
    555892859473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,317 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    12,317 miles
    Test number
    420456732803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,316 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,316 miles
    Test number
    574038480647
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront WIPER BLADES NOISY WHEN IN OPERATION

Questions about LL12 LHO

Does LL12 LHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LHO is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LHO?
The MOT on LL12 LHO is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 LHO done?
LL12 LHO was recorded at 161,328 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 15,148 miles a year.
Has LL12 LHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LHO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LHO 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 LHO find?
LL12 LHO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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