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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 VHBMOT history

LL12 VHB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 203,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LL12 VHB black 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 3 May 2027
Mileage
203,215 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 VHB
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
26 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 VHB was last recorded at 203,215 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 29,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,362 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
29,853 miles
Average per year
14,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,215 miles
  • 2025 – 173,362 miles
  • 2024 – 144,468 miles
  • 2023 – 120,881 miles
  • 2022 – 103,433 miles
  • 2021 – 98,180 miles
  • 2020 – 88,862 miles
  • 2018 – 74,738 miles
  • 2017 – 52,120 miles
  • 2016 – 46,705 miles
  • 2015 – 41,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,215 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,215 miles (+29,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    203,215 miles
    Test number
    437897040819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,362 miles (+28,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    173,362 miles
    Test number
    787883416884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,468 miles (+23,587)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,468 miles
    Test number
    963566768413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,881 miles (+17,448)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,881 miles
    Test number
    784240864225
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Also slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,433 miles (+5,253)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    157889980410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    991010131487
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail98,180 miles (+9,318)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    471940950104
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,862 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    983307062581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,860 miles (+14,122)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,860 miles
    Test number
    743045771637
    • 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))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,738 miles (+22,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,738 miles
    Test number
    867836263551
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass52,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    239357184376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail52,119 miles (+5,414)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,119 miles
    Test number
    929954162645
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass46,705 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,705 miles
    Test number
    611827093753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,479 miles
    Test number
    256688425105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 VHB

Does LL12 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 VHB is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 VHB?
The MOT on LL12 VHB is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 VHB done?
LL12 VHB was recorded at 203,215 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 14,732 miles a year.
Has LL12 VHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 VHB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LL12 VHB 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 VHB find?
LL12 VHB passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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