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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LS12 ALSMOT history

LS12 ALS is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LS12 ALS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,123 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ALS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ALS was last recorded at 116,123 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,047 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
9,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,123 miles
  • 2025 – 107,116 miles
  • 2024 – 98,116 miles
  • 2023 – 86,728 miles
  • 2022 – 78,694 miles
  • 2021 – 66,919 miles
  • 2020 – 58,200 miles
  • 2019 – 47,446 miles
  • 2018 – 39,530 miles
  • 2017 – 27,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,123 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,123 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,123 miles
    Test number
    121898060023
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,047 miles (+8,931)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    503226478270
    • MajorBrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,116 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    897073919113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,116 miles (+9,000)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    320420990364
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Pad sensor not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,116 miles (+11,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    356910763497
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,728 miles (+8,034)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    343033117931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,694 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,694 miles
    Test number
    847628930230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,919 miles (+8,719)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,919 miles
    Test number
    916745631871
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective sensor hanging loose (1.1.4 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  9. Pass58,200 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,200 miles
    Test number
    986677569355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,446 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,446 miles
    Test number
    809885414960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,530 miles (+11,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    720104534723
    • 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)

  12. Pass27,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,589 miles
    Test number
    564639306723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ALS

Does LS12 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ALS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ALS?
The MOT on LS12 ALS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 ALS done?
LS12 ALS was recorded at 116,123 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 9,725 miles a year.
Has LS12 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ALS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 ALS 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 LS12 ALS find?
LS12 ALS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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