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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 LJOMOT history

LP12 LJO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

LP12 LJO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,855 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LJO was last recorded at 78,855 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 7,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2025: 71,754 miles, lower than 79,117 miles on 5 Oct 2024.

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
71,754 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,101 miles
Average per year
6,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,855 miles
  • 2025 – 71,754 miles
  • 2024 – 79,117 miles
  • 2023 – 60,899 miles
  • 2022 – 54,587 miles
  • 2021 – 50,231 miles
  • 2020 – 47,685 miles
  • 2019 – 41,491 miles
  • 2018 – 30,668 miles
  • 2017 – 20,296 miles
  • 2016 – 11,531 miles
  • 2015 – 9,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,855 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,855 miles (+7,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,855 miles
    Test number
    521027828096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass71,754 miles (-7,363)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    949747956738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,117 miles (+18,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    270370769133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass60,899 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    216969841970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,895 miles (+6,308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    759072884622
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass54,587 miles (+4,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,587 miles
    Test number
    844222573706
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass50,231 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    195223996439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass47,685 miles (+6,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    683052190486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass41,491 miles (+10,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    380644825347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass30,668 miles (+10,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    30,668 miles
    Test number
    169707623238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass20,296 miles (+8,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    969406231248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,531 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    11,531 miles
    Test number
    473434871830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,462 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,462 miles
    Test number
    314475088697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,981 miles
    Test number
    878107375129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 LJO

Does LP12 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 LJO is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LJO?
The MOT on LP12 LJO is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 LJO done?
LP12 LJO was recorded at 78,855 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 6,110 miles a year.
Has LP12 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LJO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 LJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Sept 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP12 LJO find?
LP12 LJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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