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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 DPZMOT history

LP12 DPZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

LP12 DPZ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
143,520 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 DPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 DPZ was last recorded at 143,520 miles on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2025: 143,520 miles, lower than 143,525 miles on 28 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,525 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Average per year
6,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,520 miles
  • 2024 – 134,857 miles
  • 2023 – 130,497 miles
  • 2022 – 128,229 miles
  • 2021 – 124,744 miles
  • 2020 – 122,321 miles
  • 2019 – 120,116 miles
  • 2018 – 117,106 miles
  • 2017 – 113,993 miles
  • 2016 – 102,546 miles
  • 2015 – 86,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,520 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,520 miles (-5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    143,520 miles
    Test number
    951066977147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail143,525 miles (+8,668)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,525 miles
    Test number
    197722416517
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,857 miles (+4,360)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,857 miles
    Test number
    848168278349
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,497 miles (+2,268)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,497 miles
    Test number
    367240643003
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,229 miles (+3,485)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    986718768811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,744 miles (+2,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,744 miles
    Test number
    261213980240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,321 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    347299124182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail122,315 miles (+2,199)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,315 miles
    Test number
    509003845619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass120,116 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,116 miles
    Test number
    300826240274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at mid section (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass117,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,106 miles
    Test number
    150379694204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail117,106 miles (+3,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,106 miles
    Test number
    880891225210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass113,993 miles (+11,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    384606219324
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre near limit

  13. Pass102,546 miles (+15,767)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    897654558579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,779 miles (+7,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    866728621145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,731 miles8 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    398251295196
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre cut in tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake sticking slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

Questions about LP12 DPZ

Does LP12 DPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 DPZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP12 DPZ?
The MOT on LP12 DPZ is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 DPZ done?
LP12 DPZ was recorded at 143,520 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
Has LP12 DPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 DPZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 DPZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 DPZ find?
LP12 DPZ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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