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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

LS12 BHNMOT history

LS12 BHN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LS12 BHN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
82,250 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BHN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BHN was last recorded at 82,250 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,199 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,250 miles
  • 2025 – 81,199 miles
  • 2024 – 79,961 miles
  • 2023 – 68,711 miles
  • 2022 – 65,486 miles
  • 2020 – 62,982 miles
  • 2019 – 59,162 miles
  • 2018 – 51,838 miles
  • 2017 – 42,502 miles
  • 2016 – 39,392 miles
  • 2015 – 30,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,250 miles
  • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,250 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    402565828374
    • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted

  2. Pass81,199 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,199 miles
    Test number
    590589469151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,961 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    120870316172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,936 miles (+11,225)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    607958272666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,711 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,711 miles
    Test number
    137106681816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,486 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,486 miles
    Test number
    613930488198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,982 miles (+3,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,982 miles
    Test number
    808285770315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass59,162 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    153810432939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,838 miles (+9,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,838 miles
    Test number
    712968622340
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damage to outer sidewall not to cords + slight splitting to inner sidewall

  10. Pass42,502 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,502 miles
    Test number
    814976781700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    294725832271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail on tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail39,392 miles (+8,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,392 miles
    Test number
    422293523451
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail on tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass30,593 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,593 miles
    Test number
    705351465125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,421 miles
    Test number
    238002045042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BHN

Does LS12 BHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BHN is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BHN?
The MOT on LS12 BHN is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BHN done?
LS12 BHN was recorded at 82,250 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has LS12 BHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BHN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 BHN 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 BHN find?
LS12 BHN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: ​​engine covers and under-trays fitted.

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