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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 PNZMOT history

LL12 PNZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

LL12 PNZ 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,832 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 PNZ
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
4 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 PNZ was last recorded at 82,832 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,939 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
5,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,832 miles
  • 2024 – 79,939 miles
  • 2023 – 75,549 miles
  • 2022 – 69,884 miles
  • 2021 – 63,623 miles
  • 2020 – 59,976 miles
  • 2019 – 53,216 miles
  • 2018 – 46,939 miles
  • 2017 – 40,005 miles
  • 2016 – 34,530 miles
  • 2015 – 29,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,832 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod worn

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,832 miles (+2,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,832 miles
    Test number
    430612746636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod worn
  2. Pass79,939 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,939 miles
    Test number
    531893920994
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod worn slight movement
  3. Pass75,549 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    254503540769
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail75,549 miles (+5,665)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,549 miles
    Test number
    518621299672
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r parking brake recording little effort
  5. Pass69,884 miles (+6,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,884 miles
    Test number
    812035877964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass63,623 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    407182538318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,976 miles (+6,760)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,976 miles
    Test number
    399853951169
    • AdvisoryCentral Front emissions not detected low flow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass53,216 miles (+178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,216 miles
    Test number
    875999740022
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail53,038 miles (+6,099)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    750757549791
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass46,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    452816139986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,939 miles (+6,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,939 miles
    Test number
    620155801996
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering joint has slight play
  12. Pass40,005 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    929267354315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,530 miles (+56)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,530 miles
    Test number
    796684846026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items of test
  14. Fail34,474 miles (+4,729)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,474 miles
    Test number
    281705955453
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items of test
  15. Pass29,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,745 miles
    Test number
    745008345196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 PNZ

Does LL12 PNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 PNZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 PNZ?
The MOT on LL12 PNZ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 PNZ done?
LL12 PNZ was recorded at 82,832 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,073 miles a year.
Has LL12 PNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 PNZ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL12 PNZ 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 PNZ find?
LL12 PNZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner tie rod worn.

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