BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP12 VFGMOT history
LP12 VFG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 109,758 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VFG
- 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
- 2 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VFG was last recorded at 109,758 miles on 5 May 2026, 7,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,478 miles · 2 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,280 miles
- Average per year
- 7,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,758 miles
- 2025 – 102,478 miles
- 2024 – 95,178 miles
- 2023 – 87,044 miles
- 2022 – 79,907 miles
- 2021 – 73,430 miles
- 2020 – 68,405 miles
- 2019 – 61,446 miles
- 2017 – 45,807 miles
- 2016 – 41,867 miles
- 2015 – 32,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie road ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust flexi weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside rear tyre on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside rear tyre on limit 2454018
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,758 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 109,758 miles
- Test number
- 164283350644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie road ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail109,575 miles (+7,097)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,575 miles
- Test number
- 191609214027
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie road ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,478 miles (+7,300)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 102,478 miles
- Test number
- 568966028608
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to testable steering and suspension components and their prescribed areas not considered excessive
Pass95,178 miles (+337)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 95,178 miles
- Test number
- 724345631090
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi weak
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on limit 2454018
Fail94,841 miles (+7,797)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,841 miles
- Test number
- 362162627971
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi weak
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre on limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on limit 2454018
Pass87,044 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,044 miles
- Test number
- 252248664841
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad indicator on
Fail87,044 miles (+7,137)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,044 miles
- Test number
- 804773899892
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad indicator on
Pass79,907 miles (+137)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 79,907 miles
- Test number
- 261843483139
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail79,770 miles (+6,340)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,770 miles
- Test number
- 478998184567
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake on due to mileage on rear sensor
Pass73,430 miles (+5,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,430 miles
- Test number
- 678869509426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on ,indicating pads are worn
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted restricting view of testable items
- AdvisoryOnly one reversing lamp working
Pass68,405 miles (+6,959)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,405 miles
- Test number
- 943014807002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,446 miles (+15,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 61,446 miles
- Test number
- 913309638882
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low . (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remain. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,807 miles (+3,940)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 45,807 miles
- Test number
- 637420216944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,867 miles (+9,396)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 41,867 miles
- Test number
- 719342768908
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
Pass32,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 32,471 miles
- Test number
- 298931995188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP12 VFG
- Does LP12 VFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VFG is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VFG?
- The MOT on LP12 VFG is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 VFG done?
- LP12 VFG was recorded at 109,758 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VFG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VFG 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 VFG find?
- LP12 VFG passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie road ball joint; offside rear upper sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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