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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 ZWNMOT history

LL12 ZWN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LL12 ZWN 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,479 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 ZWN
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
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 ZWN was last recorded at 179,479 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,449 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
11,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,479 miles
  • 2025 – 175,984 miles
  • 2023 – 149,439 miles
  • 2022 – 144,760 miles
  • 2021 – 137,251 miles
  • 2020 – 127,885 miles
  • 2019 – 115,532 miles
  • 2018 – 106,511 miles
  • 2017 – 92,388 miles
  • 2016 – 70,628 miles
  • 2015 – 50,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,479 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,479 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,479 miles
    Test number
    459189002558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail179,449 miles (+3,465)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,449 miles
    Test number
    743851210832
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass175,984 miles (+328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,984 miles
    Test number
    202749872041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail175,656 miles (+26,217)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,656 miles
    Test number
    261181280175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass149,439 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,439 miles
    Test number
    955471292628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,760 miles
    Test number
    951045599852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,760 miles (+7,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,760 miles
    Test number
    970454686609
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass137,251 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    266643680144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
  9. Fail137,251 miles (+9,366)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    740429010014
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
  10. Pass127,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,885 miles
    Test number
    721059534578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,885 miles (+12,353)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,885 miles
    Test number
    716934437471
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  12. Pass115,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,532 miles
    Test number
    565984070965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,532 miles (+9,021)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,532 miles
    Test number
    501374441463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass106,511 miles (+14,123)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    698998584727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,388 miles (+21,760)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    277847002346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,628 miles (+20,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    477321560632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,238 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,238 miles
    Test number
    808317345142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL12 ZWN

Does LL12 ZWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 ZWN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 ZWN?
The MOT on LL12 ZWN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 ZWN done?
LL12 ZWN was recorded at 179,479 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 11,433 miles a year.
Has LL12 ZWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 ZWN has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 ZWN 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 ZWN find?
LL12 ZWN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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