BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 AVYMOT history
LS12 AVY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 160,799 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 AVY
- 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
- 11 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 AVY was last recorded at 160,799 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 6,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 May 2016: 86,778 miles, lower than 94,355 miles on 5 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 154,130 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,669 miles
- Average per year
- 7,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,799 miles
- 2024 – 154,130 miles
- 2023 – 145,376 miles
- 2022 – 134,750 miles
- 2021 – 122,995 miles
- 2020 – 114,466 miles
- 2019 – 109,564 miles
- 2018 – 106,368 miles
- 2017 – 96,024 miles
- 2016 – 89,962 miles
- 2015 – 94,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,799 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.
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged in several places
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,799 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,799 miles
- Test number
- 145839448835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,130 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 154,130 miles
- Test number
- 220523767552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,129 miles (+8,753)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,129 miles
- Test number
- 377503075298
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated sensor wire (4.11 (b) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- 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))
Pass145,376 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 145,376 miles
- Test number
- 458390649501
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail145,376 miles (+10,626)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,376 miles
- Test number
- 776438699113
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass134,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 134,750 miles
- Test number
- 608035341866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,750 miles (+11,755)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,750 miles
- Test number
- 407116587881
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,995 miles (+8,529)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 122,995 miles
- Test number
- 615154769569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,466 miles (+94)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 114,466 miles
- Test number
- 799599358952
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail114,372 miles (+4,808)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,372 miles
- Test number
- 611372047650
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords near side front tyre outer sidewall damaged in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass109,564 miles (+3,196)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,564 miles
- Test number
- 934196392042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,368 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 106,368 miles
- Test number
- 333404762189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail106,368 miles (+5,608)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,368 miles
- Test number
- 373412380366
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,760 miles (+314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,760 miles
- Test number
- 914938143420
- AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack/tie rod arm has slight play
Fail100,446 miles (+4,422)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,446 miles
- Test number
- 759325674417
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass96,024 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 96,024 miles
- Test number
- 930999881721
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,743 miles (+2,781)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,743 miles
- Test number
- 805143419324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,962 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 89,962 miles
- Test number
- 176519982693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,778 miles (-7,577)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 86,778 miles
- Test number
- 192239268413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,355 miles (+13,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 94,355 miles
- Test number
- 706367679706
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass80,593 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,593 miles
- Test number
- 786282685071
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 AVY
- Does LS12 AVY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 AVY expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 AVY?
- The MOT on LS12 AVY expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 AVY done?
- LS12 AVY was recorded at 160,799 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
- Has LS12 AVY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 AVY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 AVY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS12 AVY find?
- LS12 AVY passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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