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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 AXYMOT history

LP12 AXY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LP12 AXY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,672 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 AXY
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP12 AXY was last recorded at 137,672 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,972 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
8,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,672 miles
  • 2025 – 132,972 miles
  • 2024 – 126,057 miles
  • 2023 – 118,566 miles
  • 2022 – 111,077 miles
  • 2021 – 103,252 miles
  • 2020 – 95,362 miles
  • 2019 – 84,738 miles
  • 2018 – 75,876 miles
  • 2017 – 63,725 miles
  • 2016 – 49,595 miles
  • 2015 – 38,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,672 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,672 miles (+4,700)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    479863243710
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,972 miles (+6,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    912457732714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass126,057 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,057 miles
    Test number
    482744735705
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,057 miles (+7,491)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,057 miles
    Test number
    593199131449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,566 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    900403067317
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail118,566 miles (+7,489)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    492635425323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,077 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    182496210607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,067 miles (+7,815)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    829164723992
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,252 miles
    Test number
    194943837581
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail103,252 miles (+7,890)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,252 miles
    Test number
    804191958539
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass95,362 miles (+10,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    252434298322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,738 miles (+8,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,738 miles
    Test number
    986744675495
    • AdvisoryEmissions not recording on DSM

  13. Pass75,876 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,876 miles
    Test number
    149982790955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,725 miles (+14,130)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    232657562901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,595 miles (+10,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    866858713927
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement push/pull (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens cracked

  16. Pass38,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,730 miles
    Test number
    987214185124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 AXY

Does LP12 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 AXY expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 AXY?
The MOT on LP12 AXY expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 AXY done?
LP12 AXY was recorded at 137,672 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 8,769 miles a year.
Has LP12 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 AXY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 AXY 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 AXY find?
LP12 AXY failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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