BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LL12 LJFMOT history
LL12 LJF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 176,926 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 14,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL12 LJF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL12 LJF was last recorded at 176,926 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 17,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,369 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,557 miles
- Average per year
- 14,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,926 miles
- 2025 – 159,369 miles
- 2024 – 145,378 miles
- 2023 – 132,544 miles
- 2021 – 123,084 miles
- 2020 – 94,261 miles
- 2018 – 77,262 miles
- 2017 – 45,548 miles
- 2016 – 29,630 miles
- 2015 – 20,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,926 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 176,926 miles
- Test number
- 367221084889
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail176,926 miles (+17,557)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,926 miles
- Test number
- 697782410938
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass159,369 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 159,369 miles
- Test number
- 842025827208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,364 miles (+13,986)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,364 miles
- Test number
- 958562435942
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,378 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 145,378 miles
- Test number
- 929604278195
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail145,375 miles (+12,831)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,375 miles
- Test number
- 187531462461
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,544 miles (+65)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 132,544 miles
- Test number
- 692687934745
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,479 miles (+9,395)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,479 miles
- Test number
- 723273344751
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,084 miles (+14,479)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,084 miles
- Test number
- 693393460184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,605 miles (+14,344)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,605 miles
- Test number
- 321785888671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 94,261 miles
- Test number
- 791346037284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,261 miles (+16,999)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,261 miles
- Test number
- 724541908523
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass77,262 miles (+16,537)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 77,262 miles
- Test number
- 663440115374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,725 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 60,725 miles
- Test number
- 671183781174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint on track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Fail60,725 miles (+15,177)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,725 miles
- Test number
- 135833656556
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint on track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,548 miles (+15,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,548 miles
- Test number
- 543092661253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 29,630 miles
- Test number
- 888157148451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,630 miles (+9,077)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,630 miles
- Test number
- 657888440268
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass20,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 20,553 miles
- Test number
- 696544415086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL12 LJF
- Does LL12 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 LJF is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL12 LJF?
- The MOT on LL12 LJF is valid until 13 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 LJF done?
- LL12 LJF was recorded at 176,926 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 14,240 miles a year.
- Has LL12 LJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL12 LJF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL12 LJF 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 LJF find?
- LL12 LJF passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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