BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP12 AYFMOT history
LP12 AYF is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 169,193 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 AYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 AYF was last recorded at 169,193 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 169,193 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,193 miles
- 2024 – 161,530 miles
- 2022 – 138,869 miles
- 2020 – 120,732 miles
- 2019 – 100,134 miles
- 2018 – 83,951 miles
- 2017 – 72,099 miles
- 2016 – 57,829 miles
- 2015 – 43,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,193 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,193 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 169,193 miles
- Test number
- 468472120808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
Fail169,193 miles (+7,663)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,193 miles
- Test number
- 252657217401
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
Pass161,530 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 161,530 miles
- Test number
- 687409635848
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail161,530 miles (+9,476)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,530 miles
- Test number
- 886883432772
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,054 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 152,054 miles
- Test number
- 186339102148
- AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail152,054 miles (+13,185)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,054 miles
- Test number
- 639728521915
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine coolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,869 miles (+10,790)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 138,869 miles
- Test number
- 302819374328
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,079 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,079 miles
- Test number
- 356764256808
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Rear reflector insecure lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail128,079 miles (+7,347)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,079 miles
- Test number
- 116414108411
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Rear reflector insecure lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,732 miles (+20,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,732 miles
- Test number
- 680952776802
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn
Pass100,134 miles (+16,183)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 100,134 miles
- Test number
- 425426472758
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,951 miles (+11,852)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,951 miles
- Test number
- 385517988211
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,099 miles (+14,270)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,099 miles
- Test number
- 863208135512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,829 miles (+14,123)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 57,829 miles
- Test number
- 541348565250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,706 miles
- Test number
- 346212555155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,706 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,706 miles
- Test number
- 155792655120
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LP12 AYF
- Does LP12 AYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 AYF is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 AYF?
- The MOT on LP12 AYF is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 AYF done?
- LP12 AYF was recorded at 169,193 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 11,831 miles a year.
- Has LP12 AYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 AYF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 AYF 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 AYF find?
- LP12 AYF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front daytime running light not working.
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