BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LR12 KAEMOT history
LR12 KAE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 125,179 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR12 KAE
- 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 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR12 KAE was last recorded at 125,179 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,032 miles · 1 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,147 miles
- Average per year
- 7,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,179 miles
- 2025 – 124,032 miles
- 2024 – 121,119 miles
- 2023 – 113,633 miles
- 2022 – 105,462 miles
- 2021 – 99,522 miles
- 2020 – 91,830 miles
- 2019 – 79,816 miles
- 2018 – 68,814 miles
- 2017 – 56,469 miles
- 2016 – 45,700 miles
- 2015 – 35,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,179 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,179 miles (+1,147)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 125,179 miles
- Test number
- 138266231398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,032 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 124,032 miles
- Test number
- 536630550364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail124,032 miles (+2,913)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,032 miles
- Test number
- 176621117350
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass121,119 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 121,119 miles
- Test number
- 987741043623
- AdvisoryFront DRL lights different colours
- AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,119 miles (+7,486)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,119 miles
- Test number
- 705269426698
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront DRL lights different colours
- AdvisoryFront Fog lights not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,633 miles (+8,171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 113,633 miles
- Test number
- 874762408136
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass105,462 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 105,462 miles
- Test number
- 975546443656
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail105,462 miles (+5,940)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,462 miles
- Test number
- 930649328509
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass99,522 miles (+7,692)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 99,522 miles
- Test number
- 751596736551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,830 miles (+12,014)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 91,830 miles
- Test number
- 177500444325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,816 miles (+11,002)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 79,816 miles
- Test number
- 723231981855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,814 miles
- Test number
- 332298119745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,814 miles (+12,345)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,814 miles
- Test number
- 997914781160
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass56,469 miles (+10,769)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,469 miles
- Test number
- 109790428066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 45,700 miles
- Test number
- 510282148782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,700 miles (+9,995)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,700 miles
- Test number
- 637074220832
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail35,705 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,705 miles
- Test number
- 587342365005
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass35,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 35,705 miles
- Test number
- 655062565097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR12 KAE
- Does LR12 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 KAE is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR12 KAE?
- The MOT on LR12 KAE is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR12 KAE done?
- LR12 KAE was recorded at 125,179 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
- Has LR12 KAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR12 KAE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR12 KAE 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 KAE find?
- LR12 KAE passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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