BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP12 AXSMOT history
LP12 AXS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 168,950 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,715 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 AXS
- 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
- 22 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 AXS was last recorded at 168,950 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 11,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,908 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,042 miles
- Average per year
- 13,715 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,950 miles
- 2025 – 157,908 miles
- 2024 – 144,858 miles
- 2023 – 132,097 miles
- 2022 – 122,398 miles
- 2021 – 111,137 miles
- 2020 – 96,491 miles
- 2019 – 83,493 miles
- 2018 – 64,039 miles
- 2017 – 48,384 miles
- 2016 – 32,652 miles
- 2015 – 17,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,950 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,950 miles (+11,042)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 168,950 miles
- Test number
- 809113477859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass157,908 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 157,908 miles
- Test number
- 780481937274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail157,907 miles (+13,049)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,907 miles
- Test number
- 196438208894
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 144,858 miles
- Test number
- 218563355006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,858 miles (+12,761)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,858 miles
- Test number
- 725166666548
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass132,097 miles (+9,699)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,097 miles
- Test number
- 418048671845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,398 miles
- Test number
- 287580202033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,398 miles (+11,261)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,398 miles
- Test number
- 664831293147
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass111,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 111,137 miles
- Test number
- 516996356349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,137 miles (+14,646)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,137 miles
- Test number
- 308904460103
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass96,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 96,491 miles
- Test number
- 690604426070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,491 miles (+12,998)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,491 miles
- Test number
- 980288864225
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass83,493 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 83,493 miles
- Test number
- 729236964921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail83,493 miles (+19,454)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,493 miles
- Test number
- 174841037182
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass64,039 miles (+15,655)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,039 miles
- Test number
- 604255792361
- MinorHorn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))
Pass48,384 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 48,384 miles
- Test number
- 254600683037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,359 miles (+15,707)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,359 miles
- Test number
- 579703980574
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass32,652 miles (+14,901)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 32,652 miles
- Test number
- 266131150399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 17,751 miles
- Test number
- 485482715299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,751 miles (+468)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,751 miles
- Test number
- 285741815232
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass17,283 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 17,283 miles
- Test number
- 266477265409
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
Questions about LP12 AXS
- Does LP12 AXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AXS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 AXS?
- The MOT on LP12 AXS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 AXS done?
- LP12 AXS was recorded at 168,950 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 13,715 miles a year.
- Has LP12 AXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 AXS has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP12 AXS 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 AXS find?
- LP12 AXS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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