
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass149,439 miles (+4,679)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 149,439 miles
- Test number
- 955471292628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,760 miles
- Test number
- 951045599852
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
Pass127,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,885 miles
- Test number
- 721059534578
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass115,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,532 miles
- Test number
- 565984070965
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass106,511 miles (+14,123)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 106,511 miles
- Test number
- 698998584727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,388 miles (+21,760)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,388 miles
- Test number
- 277847002346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,628 miles (+20,390)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 70,628 miles
- Test number
- 477321560632
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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