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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBGMOT history

LL12 VBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 94,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LL12 VBG 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 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,486 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBG was last recorded at 94,486 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,485 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,486 miles
  • 2025 – 88,092 miles
  • 2024 – 81,920 miles
  • 2023 – 78,153 miles
  • 2022 – 75,172 miles
  • 2021 – 73,638 miles
  • 2020 – 65,883 miles
  • 2019 – 57,270 miles
  • 2018 – 46,102 miles
  • 2016 – 30,543 miles
  • 2015 – 23,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,486 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,486 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    517175312969
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  2. Fail94,485 miles (+6,393)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    604206291426
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
  3. Pass88,092 miles (+6,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    237701030430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ON
  4. Pass81,920 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    158404339018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,153 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    148864893063
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryThere ia a run flat tyre fitted to the off side rear axle and a standard tyre on the near side rear which is not correct practice and may affect the vehicle stability.
  6. Pass75,172 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    404984408634
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail75,171 miles (+1,533)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,171 miles
    Test number
    417504862764
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass73,638 miles (+7,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    832937363439
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and plastic trim covering sills
  9. Pass65,883 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,883 miles
    Test number
    919862025284
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Fail65,831 miles (+8,561)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    747456556036
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass57,270 miles (+11,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    810280534575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass46,102 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    564416444976
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
  13. Fail46,102 miles (+15,559)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    274584916545
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
  14. Pass30,543 miles (+6,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    217281795406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,976 miles
    Test number
    926716625129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VBG

Does LL12 VBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBG is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBG?
The MOT on LL12 VBG is valid until 1 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 VBG done?
LL12 VBG was recorded at 94,486 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,288 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBG 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 VBG find?
LL12 VBG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi.; offside rear coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn on edges.

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