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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 LJEMOT history

LL12 LJE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LL12 LJE silver 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,467 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 LJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 LJE was last recorded at 115,467 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,465 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,467 miles
  • 2025 – 110,843 miles
  • 2024 – 105,103 miles
  • 2023 – 99,268 miles
  • 2022 – 92,998 miles
  • 2021 – 85,903 miles
  • 2020 – 80,148 miles
  • 2019 – 74,852 miles
  • 2018 – 58,400 miles
  • 2017 – 22,485 miles
  • 2016 – 16,882 miles
  • 2015 – 8,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,467 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Shoes require adjustment (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,467 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    330694223055
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,465 miles (+4,622)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    878696459417
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,843 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,843 miles
    Test number
    744799783592
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,841 miles (+5,738)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,841 miles
    Test number
    808906943005
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,103 miles (+5,835)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,103 miles
    Test number
    377976416369
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,268 miles (+6,270)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    334462070845
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,998 miles (+7,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    932264264084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass85,903 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    578821793822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail85,901 miles (+5,753)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,901 miles
    Test number
    644412588691
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    264504771055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail80,148 miles (+5,296)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,148 miles
    Test number
    130938055592
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass74,852 miles (+16,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,852 miles
    Test number
    613845874569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass58,400 miles (+55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    883097893515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Shoes require adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail58,345 miles (+35,860)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    694624840117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn significantly more than offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel Shoes require adjustment (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass22,485 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,485 miles
    Test number
    541414243255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,882 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,882 miles
    Test number
    480558619079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    8,071 miles
    Test number
    246411725101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 LJE

Does LL12 LJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LJE is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 LJE?
The MOT on LL12 LJE is valid until 28 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 LJE done?
LL12 LJE was recorded at 115,467 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 10,014 miles a year.
Has LL12 LJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 LJE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 LJE 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 LJE find?
LL12 LJE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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