BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP12 VXFMOT history
LP12 VXF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 226,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 226,327 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 VXF
- 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
- 29 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 VXF was last recorded at 226,327 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 8,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 217,974 miles · 13 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,353 miles
- Average per year
- 12,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 226,327 miles
- 2024 – 217,974 miles
- 2023 – 212,213 miles
- 2022 – 205,187 miles
- 2021 – 194,109 miles
- 2020 – 185,520 miles
- 2019 – 163,589 miles
- 2018 – 149,216 miles
- 2017 – 142,181 miles
- 2016 – 122,723 miles
- 2015 – 96,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,327 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 226,327 miles
- Test number
- 597525461475
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail226,327 miles (+8,353)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,327 miles
- Test number
- 785357198609
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass217,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 217,974 miles
- Test number
- 680177062267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,974 miles (+5,761)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,974 miles
- Test number
- 976464321769
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass212,213 miles (+7,026)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 212,213 miles
- Test number
- 217698835335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,187 miles (+11,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 205,187 miles
- Test number
- 278804193664
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass194,109 miles (+8,589)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 194,109 miles
- Test number
- 782517496432
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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))
Pass185,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 185,520 miles
- Test number
- 278508680970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,520 miles (+21,931)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,520 miles
- Test number
- 382458431026
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass163,589 miles (+14,373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 163,589 miles
- Test number
- 116083971895
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,216 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 149,216 miles
- Test number
- 605947988671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 142,181 miles
- Test number
- 679895232973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,181 miles (+19,458)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,181 miles
- Test number
- 628698361531
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass122,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 122,723 miles
- Test number
- 778075268736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,723 miles (+26,391)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,723 miles
- Test number
- 233779632604
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass96,332 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 96,332 miles
- Test number
- 278103855494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,230 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,230 miles
- Test number
- 799422755165
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LP12 VXF
- Does LP12 VXF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LP12 VXF expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 VXF?
- The MOT on LP12 VXF expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LP12 VXF done?
- LP12 VXF was recorded at 226,327 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 12,611 miles a year.
- Has LP12 VXF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 VXF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP12 VXF 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 VXF find?
- LP12 VXF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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