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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 VPDMOT history

LP12 VPD is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 75,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LP12 VPD 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 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,724 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VPD
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
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VPD was last recorded at 75,724 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,978 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
746 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,724 miles
  • 2024 – 74,978 miles
  • 2023 – 72,642 miles
  • 2022 – 65,327 miles
  • 2021 – 59,257 miles
  • 2020 – 54,924 miles
  • 2019 – 49,746 miles
  • 2018 – 41,582 miles
  • 2017 – 35,371 miles
  • 2016 – 26,689 miles
  • 2015 – 20,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,724 miles (+746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,724 miles
    Test number
    646443544613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass74,978 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    501129489919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail74,969 miles (+2,327)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,969 miles
    Test number
    844315963067
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass72,642 miles (+7,315)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,642 miles
    Test number
    544485634515
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass65,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    902852484396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,327 miles (+6,070)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    349854938768
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    156142095555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail59,257 miles (+4,333)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,257 miles
    Test number
    528910048193
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass54,924 miles (+5,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    916207194458
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass49,746 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    593294294737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,736 miles (+8,154)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,736 miles
    Test number
    367696358708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass41,582 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    803010763789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  13. Fail41,582 miles (+6,211)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    697595124350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  14. Pass35,371 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    644879898326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,689 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,689 miles
    Test number
    657332533214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,927 miles
    Test number
    298029885177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VPD

Does LP12 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 VPD is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VPD?
The MOT on LP12 VPD is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 VPD done?
LP12 VPD was recorded at 75,724 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has LP12 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VPD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 VPD 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 VPD find?
LP12 VPD passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front non obligatory mirror damaged; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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