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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VBZMOT history

LL12 VBZ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LL12 VBZ black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VBZ was last recorded at 131,773 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,327 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,446 miles
Average per year
9,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,773 miles
  • 2025 – 128,327 miles
  • 2023 – 120,777 miles
  • 2022 – 109,644 miles
  • 2021 – 97,373 miles
  • 2020 – 89,637 miles
  • 2019 – 77,977 miles
  • 2018 – 66,489 miles
  • 2017 – 54,327 miles
  • 2016 – 42,262 miles
  • 2015 – 29,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,773 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,773 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,773 miles
    Test number
    824100570045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,327 miles (+7,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,327 miles
    Test number
    142930373785
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate corroded and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,777 miles (+11,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,777 miles
    Test number
    390650267448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer operation very weak

  4. Pass109,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    602946446380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail109,644 miles (+12,271)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    864423843424
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,373 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    431106082959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,637 miles
    Test number
    669495906484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,637 miles (+11,660)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,637 miles
    Test number
    334696287820
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,977 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    360869139454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    169614507203
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail66,489 miles (+12,162)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,489 miles
    Test number
    879040188551
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass54,327 miles (+12,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    816297609943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass42,262 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,262 miles
    Test number
    487752831005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,159 miles
    Test number
    647655455069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VBZ

Does LL12 VBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VBZ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VBZ?
The MOT on LL12 VBZ is valid until 18 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 VBZ done?
LL12 VBZ was recorded at 131,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 9,410 miles a year.
Has LL12 VBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VBZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LL12 VBZ 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 VBZ find?
LL12 VBZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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