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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR12 MBOMOT history

LR12 MBO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LR12 MBO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
128,710 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 MBO
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
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 MBO was last recorded at 128,710 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 8,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,905 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,805 miles
Average per year
8,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,710 miles
  • 2025 – 119,905 miles
  • 2024 – 108,694 miles
  • 2023 – 98,382 miles
  • 2022 – 93,227 miles
  • 2021 – 85,505 miles
  • 2020 – 77,219 miles
  • 2019 – 67,791 miles
  • 2018 – 59,520 miles
  • 2017 – 50,074 miles
  • 2016 – 42,414 miles
  • 2015 – 34,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,710 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    351573629544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,905 miles (+11,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,905 miles
    Test number
    759300828891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,694 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,694 miles
    Test number
    316509755722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,382 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,382 miles
    Test number
    858755710101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    175728390781
    • 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 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear inner tread
  6. Fail93,227 miles (+7,722)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    185574814728
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 0mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear inner tread
  7. Pass85,505 miles (+8,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    421367186617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass77,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    560373923664
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail77,219 miles (+9,428)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,219 miles
    Test number
    990363193223
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass67,791 miles (+8,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    164545207158
    • AdvisoryLower under trays fitted, limited inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass59,520 miles (+9,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    638566438874
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass50,074 miles (+7,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,074 miles
    Test number
    201544758303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass42,414 miles (+8,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,414 miles
    Test number
    967672468302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass34,310 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,310 miles
    Test number
    938297365196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR12 MBO

Does LR12 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 MBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 MBO?
The MOT on LR12 MBO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 MBO done?
LR12 MBO was recorded at 128,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,457 miles a year.
Has LR12 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 MBO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR12 MBO 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 MBO find?
LR12 MBO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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