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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBOMOT history

LL12 VBO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LL12 VBO grey 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,138 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBO was last recorded at 150,138 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 2,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
147,967 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,171 miles
Average per year
6,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,138 miles
  • 2025 – 147,967 miles
  • 2023 – 145,609 miles
  • 2022 – 143,013 miles
  • 2021 – 139,758 miles
  • 2020 – 136,935 miles
  • 2019 – 132,529 miles
  • 2018 – 124,671 miles
  • 2017 – 119,701 miles
  • 2016 – 114,551 miles
  • 2015 – 82,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,138 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,138 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,138 miles
    Test number
    702691669664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass147,967 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,967 miles
    Test number
    238693153756
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,609 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    755749564864
    • AdvisoryFront Both High beam intensity
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail145,609 miles (+2,596)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,609 miles
    Test number
    676733796190
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both High beam intensity
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,013 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    510765550907
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow light output - both high beams .

  6. Fail143,013 miles (+3,255)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    945891721897
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner and dash cam . (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both lamps - leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working flickered and went off . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres - edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLow light output - both high beams .

  7. Pass139,758 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,758 miles
    Test number
    999708886051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,935 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,935 miles
    Test number
    759937317751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,529 miles (+7,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,529 miles
    Test number
    680699823265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass124,671 miles (+4,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,671 miles
    Test number
    688648521109
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and body shields fitted

  11. Pass119,701 miles (+5,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,701 miles
    Test number
    130179910634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass114,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    924701666032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,551 miles (+32,304)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,551 miles
    Test number
    442709401524
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  14. Pass82,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,247 miles
    Test number
    277758145464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VBO

Does LL12 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBO is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBO?
The MOT on LL12 VBO is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VBO done?
LL12 VBO was recorded at 150,138 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBO 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 VBO find?
LL12 VBO passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low.

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