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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LL12 SYFMOT history

LL12 SYF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LL12 SYF blue 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,714 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 SYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 SYF was last recorded at 123,714 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 12,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,181 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,533 miles
Average per year
10,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,714 miles
  • 2025 – 111,181 miles
  • 2024 – 94,350 miles
  • 2023 – 79,092 miles
  • 2022 – 62,043 miles
  • 2021 – 39,932 miles
  • 2020 – 26,292 miles
  • 2019 – 13,650 miles
  • 2018 – 13,506 miles
  • 2016 – 11,584 miles
  • 2015 – 8,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    101910189778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail123,646 miles (+12,465)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,646 miles
    Test number
    528886852549
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass111,181 miles (+75)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    937828052097
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail111,106 miles (+16,756)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,106 miles
    Test number
    649272520542
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass94,350 miles (+15,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    203192276587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass79,092 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    847891261721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail79,092 miles (+17,049)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    156333548550
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass62,043 miles (+22,111)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    269893461985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,932 miles (+13,640)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,932 miles
    Test number
    408873587721
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass26,292 miles (+12,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    298598842621
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass13,650 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,650 miles
    Test number
    306987742192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,506 miles (+1,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    13,506 miles
    Test number
    268665019218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass11,584 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    11,584 miles
    Test number
    334655532734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,435 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    8,435 miles
    Test number
    719136605291
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL12 SYF

Does LL12 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 SYF is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 SYF?
The MOT on LL12 SYF is valid until 10 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 SYF done?
LL12 SYF was recorded at 123,714 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 10,438 miles a year.
Has LL12 SYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 SYF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 SYF 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 SYF find?
LL12 SYF passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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