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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AXUMOT history

LP12 AXU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LP12 AXU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,490 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AXU
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 AXU was last recorded at 158,490 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 6,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,682 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,808 miles
Average per year
11,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,490 miles
  • 2025 – 151,682 miles
  • 2024 – 143,694 miles
  • 2023 – 136,702 miles
  • 2022 – 128,530 miles
  • 2021 – 122,175 miles
  • 2020 – 113,537 miles
  • 2019 – 95,910 miles
  • 2018 – 77,663 miles
  • 2017 – 62,054 miles
  • 2016 – 46,581 miles
  • 2015 – 34,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,490 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,490 miles (+6,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,490 miles
    Test number
    336014773327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,682 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,682 miles
    Test number
    436442318645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,694 miles (+6,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,694 miles
    Test number
    911726118673
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,702 miles (+8,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    535283352701
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass128,530 miles (+6,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    960763414330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass122,175 miles (+8,638)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,175 miles
    Test number
    140434522874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,537 miles (+17,627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,537 miles
    Test number
    774111051885
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,910 miles (+18,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    979175965734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,663 miles (+15,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    929638208731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  10. Pass62,054 miles (+15,473)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    278456754965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,581 miles (+11,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,581 miles
    Test number
    433757571604
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass34,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    266157675102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 AXU

Does LP12 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AXU is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AXU?
The MOT on LP12 AXU is valid until 14 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 AXU done?
LP12 AXU was recorded at 158,490 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 11,240 miles a year.
Has LP12 AXU ever failed its MOT?
No. LP12 AXU has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LP12 AXU 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 AXU find?
LP12 AXU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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