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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AXJMOT history

LP12 AXJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 170,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

LP12 AXJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
170,344 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 AXJ was last recorded at 170,344 miles on 13 May 2025, 2,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
168,204 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,140 miles
Average per year
10,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,344 miles
  • 2024 – 168,204 miles
  • 2020 – 164,506 miles
  • 2019 – 155,388 miles
  • 2018 – 140,479 miles
  • 2017 – 120,158 miles
  • 2016 – 91,167 miles
  • 2015 – 68,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,344 miles
    Test number
    769412214169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail170,344 miles (+2,140)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,344 miles
    Test number
    793525167140
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass168,204 miles (+3,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,204 miles
    Test number
    299459340287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass164,506 miles (+9,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,506 miles
    Test number
    105393373714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,388 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,388 miles
    Test number
    944681519780
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail155,388 miles (+14,909)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,388 miles
    Test number
    984832965833
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass140,479 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,479 miles
    Test number
    852377495721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dimmed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a line of crack on the edge of offside not in drivers view
  8. Fail140,479 miles (+20,321)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,479 miles
    Test number
    528537736804
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp dimmed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight wear on the inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays, engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a line of crack on the edge of offside not in drivers view
  9. Pass120,158 miles (+28,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    479687156294
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked not in view of road
  10. Pass91,167 miles (+23,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,167 miles
    Test number
    784870047515
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass68,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,117 miles
    Test number
    688786075135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LP12 AXJ

Does LP12 AXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 AXJ expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AXJ?
The MOT on LP12 AXJ expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 AXJ done?
LP12 AXJ was recorded at 170,344 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 10,343 miles a year.
Has LP12 AXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 AXJ has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 AXJ 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 AXJ find?
LP12 AXJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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