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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 PNVMOT history

LP12 PNV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 127,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LP12 PNV black 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,865 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 PNV
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
10 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 PNV was last recorded at 127,865 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,319 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,546 miles
Average per year
6,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,865 miles
  • 2025 – 122,319 miles
  • 2024 – 117,195 miles
  • 2022 – 105,958 miles
  • 2021 – 99,207 miles
  • 2020 – 90,414 miles
  • 2019 – 82,983 miles
  • 2017 – 73,209 miles
  • 2016 – 68,832 miles
  • 2015 – 57,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,865 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,865 miles (+5,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,865 miles
    Test number
    331897457526
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass122,319 miles (+5,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,319 miles
    Test number
    324502723479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    117,195 miles
    Test number
    573221462222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,192 miles (+11,234)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    236523207765
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,958 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,958 miles
    Test number
    578113366611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,207 miles (+8,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    276514520820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass90,414 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,414 miles
    Test number
    350007692956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,380 miles (+7,397)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,380 miles
    Test number
    458255233429
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,983 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    157857863037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Fail82,982 miles (+9,773)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,982 miles
    Test number
    878866067143
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  11. Pass73,209 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    982267875839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,832 miles (+11,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    511093955679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,321 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    305620559230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 PNV

Does LP12 PNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 PNV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 PNV?
The MOT on LP12 PNV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 PNV done?
LP12 PNV was recorded at 127,865 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,608 miles a year.
Has LP12 PNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 PNV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 PNV 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 PNV find?
LP12 PNV passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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