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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 VSVMOT history

LP12 VSV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LP12 VSV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,484 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VSV was last recorded at 108,484 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 3,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,906 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,578 miles
Average per year
5,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,484 miles
  • 2024 – 104,906 miles
  • 2023 – 99,794 miles
  • 2022 – 94,238 miles
  • 2021 – 86,436 miles
  • 2020 – 83,743 miles
  • 2019 – 81,239 miles
  • 2018 – 75,176 miles
  • 2017 – 66,683 miles
  • 2016 – 61,530 miles
  • 2015 – 50,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,484 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,484 miles (+3,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    448785394617
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,906 miles (+5,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,906 miles
    Test number
    776812896974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass99,794 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,794 miles
    Test number
    668094552416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    121918100630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil Leak From Rear Differential

  5. Fail94,238 miles (+7,802)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,238 miles
    Test number
    667345405028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil Leak From Rear Differential

  6. Pass86,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    851325051046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,436 miles (+2,693)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,436 miles
    Test number
    311931059967
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,743 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,743 miles
    Test number
    386320349185
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Fail83,742 miles (+2,503)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    903754451455
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass81,239 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    734103171500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,176 miles (+8,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    491198588779
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass66,683 miles (+5,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    756944792658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is in poor condition (cracking in the tread)

  13. Pass61,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,530 miles
    Test number
    404590822471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.

  14. Fail61,530 miles (+11,454)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,530 miles
    Test number
    939079979697
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.

  15. Pass50,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    693001466795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VSV

Does LP12 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 VSV expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VSV?
The MOT on LP12 VSV expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 VSV done?
LP12 VSV was recorded at 108,484 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 5,803 miles a year.
Has LP12 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VSV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LP12 VSV 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 VSV find?
LP12 VSV passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear.

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