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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBUMOT history

LL12 VBU is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LL12 VBU silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,606 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBU was last recorded at 135,606 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 7,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,201 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,405 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,606 miles
  • 2024 – 128,201 miles
  • 2023 – 122,839 miles
  • 2022 – 120,081 miles
  • 2021 – 114,979 miles
  • 2020 – 112,323 miles
  • 2019 – 102,517 miles
  • 2018 – 91,220 miles
  • 2017 – 77,746 miles
  • 2016 – 65,174 miles
  • 2015 – 53,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,606 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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, 2016–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,606 miles (+7,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,606 miles
    Test number
    852790929988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,201 miles (+5,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,201 miles
    Test number
    690904260989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,839 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,839 miles
    Test number
    551363873311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,832 miles (+2,751)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,832 miles
    Test number
    512673522087
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass120,081 miles (+5,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,081 miles
    Test number
    949020549343
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  6. Pass114,979 miles (+2,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    339443358369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod play

  7. Pass112,323 miles (+9,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,323 miles
    Test number
    382517713658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass102,517 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    857530437262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail102,517 miles (+11,297)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,517 miles
    Test number
    606908992788
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,220 miles
    Test number
    433371194665
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail91,220 miles (+13,474)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,220 miles
    Test number
    441680575060
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass77,746 miles (+12,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,746 miles
    Test number
    163552739470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,174 miles (+11,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    845550942606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and Nearside rear tyres slightly perishing

  14. Pass53,784 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    323433744601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,603 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    205716325452
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn down to 3.6mm

Questions about LL12 VBU

Does LL12 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBU?
The MOT on LL12 VBU is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VBU done?
LL12 VBU was recorded at 135,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBU 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 VBU find?
LL12 VBU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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