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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR12 BVCMOT history

LR12 BVC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

LR12 BVC 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,183 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 BVC was last recorded at 75,183 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 5,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,196 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,987 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,183 miles
  • 2024 – 69,196 miles
  • 2023 – 65,387 miles
  • 2022 – 60,268 miles
  • 2021 – 51,015 miles
  • 2020 – 47,703 miles
  • 2019 – 46,499 miles
  • 2017 – 35,384 miles
  • 2016 – 28,040 miles
  • 2015 – 21,123 miles
  • 2014 – 14,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Ns & os rear tyres deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Ns front tyre worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,183 miles (+5,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    929699600866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,196 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,196 miles
    Test number
    956968641109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,387 miles (+5,119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    994079102939
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • 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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass60,268 miles (+9,253)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    801345547401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,015 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    653032536377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,295 miles (+2,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    649189584181
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,703 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,703 miles
    Test number
    211616221664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,499 miles (+11,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,499 miles
    Test number
    914668659435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,384 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,384 miles
    Test number
    242876698549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,040 miles (+6,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,040 miles
    Test number
    400598666545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges/ cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorating/ cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorating (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass21,123 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,123 miles
    Test number
    676949147948
    • AdvisoryNs & os rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre worn edges
  12. Fail21,067 miles (+6,929)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,067 miles
    Test number
    872014648905
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNs & os rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNs front tyre worn edges
  13. Pass14,138 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,138 miles
    Test number
    825878984281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 BVC

Does LR12 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 BVC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR12 BVC?
The MOT on LR12 BVC is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 BVC done?
LR12 BVC was recorded at 75,183 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has LR12 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 BVC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on LR12 BVC 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 LR12 BVC find?
LR12 BVC passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff..

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