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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 SMVMOT history

LL12 SMV is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LL12 SMV black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,609 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 SMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 SMV was last recorded at 166,609 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 7,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,298 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,311 miles
Average per year
11,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,609 miles
  • 2025 – 159,298 miles
  • 2024 – 150,555 miles
  • 2023 – 139,953 miles
  • 2022 – 126,819 miles
  • 2021 – 116,659 miles
  • 2020 – 106,778 miles
  • 2019 – 93,965 miles
  • 2018 – 79,058 miles
  • 2017 – 59,626 miles
  • 2016 – 48,868 miles
  • 2015 – 37,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,609 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,609 miles
    Test number
    507418019528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail166,609 miles (+7,311)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,609 miles
    Test number
    813395009590
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass159,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    159,298 miles
    Test number
    921046173032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,296 miles (+8,741)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,296 miles
    Test number
    579309907151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass150,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,555 miles
    Test number
    315105404667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

  6. Fail150,555 miles (+10,602)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,555 miles
    Test number
    462396163169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

  7. Pass139,953 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    855029450778
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Fail139,951 miles (+13,132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,951 miles
    Test number
    501899481513
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,819 miles (+10,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    460131616846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,659 miles
    Test number
    391349150311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail116,655 miles (+9,877)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,655 miles
    Test number
    175764154855
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,778 miles (+12,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,778 miles
    Test number
    927881987500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,965 miles (+14,907)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    925829070851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    604527418117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,058 miles (+19,432)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    892284464797
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass59,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    186855861332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,626 miles (+10,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    658930589339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,868 miles (+11,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    822881760255
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass37,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,618 miles
    Test number
    306682815180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 SMV

Does LL12 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 SMV is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 SMV?
The MOT on LL12 SMV is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 SMV done?
LL12 SMV was recorded at 166,609 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 11,391 miles a year.
Has LL12 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 SMV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 SMV 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 SMV find?
LL12 SMV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear nail in tyre.

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