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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBNMOT history

LL12 VBN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LL12 VBN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,065 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBN
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
24 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBN was last recorded at 104,065 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,793 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,272 miles
Average per year
6,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,065 miles
  • 2025 – 102,793 miles
  • 2024 – 97,512 miles
  • 2023 – 89,467 miles
  • 2022 – 81,037 miles
  • 2021 – 68,838 miles
  • 2020 – 58,473 miles
  • 2019 – 55,781 miles
  • 2018 – 52,594 miles
  • 2017 – 43,695 miles
  • 2016 – 36,247 miles
  • 2015 – 30,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,065 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,065 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,065 miles
    Test number
    920027151533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,793 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,793 miles
    Test number
    149815681139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,045 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    569780138045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,512 miles (+8,045)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,512 miles
    Test number
    315084846018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,467 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,467 miles
    Test number
    941393719277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    398077871938
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test X 3
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  7. Fail81,037 miles (+12,199)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,037 miles
    Test number
    273009848829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test X 3
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass68,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    493778455312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,838 miles (+10,365)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    747243704826
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass58,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    323126454945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail58,473 miles (+2,692)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,473 miles
    Test number
    738414054101
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,781 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,781 miles
    Test number
    423927736425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,594 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    834146711247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,695 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    133835996698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,247 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,247 miles
    Test number
    673498554829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,360 miles
    Test number
    966780415161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VBN

Does LL12 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBN is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBN?
The MOT on LL12 VBN is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VBN done?
LL12 VBN was recorded at 104,065 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,547 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBN has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBN 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 VBN find?
LL12 VBN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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