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BMW 316

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AWGMOT history

LP12 AWG is a black diesel BMW 316 first used on 1 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 138,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

LP12 AWG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,679 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 AWG was last recorded at 138,679 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 7,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,460 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,219 miles
Average per year
9,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,679 miles
  • 2025 – 131,460 miles
  • 2024 – 122,006 miles
  • 2023 – 114,110 miles
  • 2022 – 103,453 miles
  • 2021 – 94,847 miles
  • 2020 – 88,451 miles
  • 2019 – 76,373 miles
  • 2018 – 65,827 miles
  • 2017 – 56,434 miles
  • 2016 – 47,239 miles
  • 2015 – 36,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,679 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,679 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,679 miles
    Test number
    808403640935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,460 miles (+9,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,460 miles
    Test number
    456904023902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,006 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,006 miles
    Test number
    312764365500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,977 miles (+7,867)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,977 miles
    Test number
    894796467653
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint [marked yellow] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass114,110 miles (+10,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    872410322375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass103,453 miles (+8,606)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,453 miles
    Test number
    525564620940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass94,847 miles (+6,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,847 miles
    Test number
    135810898788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  8. Pass88,451 miles (+12,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    972711606551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass76,373 miles (+10,546)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    686050839270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,827 miles (+9,393)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    578814835674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,434 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    554260398682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,318 miles (+9,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,318 miles
    Test number
    551391555012
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass47,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    950640946722
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
  14. Fail47,239 miles (+10,254)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    364185397134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
  15. Pass36,985 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    475871295150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LP12 AWG

Does LP12 AWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AWG is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AWG?
The MOT on LP12 AWG is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 AWG done?
LP12 AWG was recorded at 138,679 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 9,131 miles a year.
Has LP12 AWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 AWG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 AWG 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 LP12 AWG find?
LP12 AWG passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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