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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 BHOMOT history

LS12 BHO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LS12 BHO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,808 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BHO
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
7 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BHO was last recorded at 158,808 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,440 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,368 miles
Average per year
5,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,808 miles
  • 2025 – 156,440 miles
  • 2023 – 151,627 miles
  • 2022 – 147,723 miles
  • 2021 – 142,612 miles
  • 2020 – 139,041 miles
  • 2019 – 135,409 miles
  • 2018 – 120,648 miles
  • 2017 – 118,480 miles
  • 2016 – 107,116 miles
  • 2015 – 102,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,808 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travels high
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,808 miles (+2,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,808 miles
    Test number
    582545609930
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travels high
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass156,440 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,440 miles
    Test number
    178429550113
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail156,440 miles (+4,813)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,440 miles
    Test number
    342665731728
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass151,627 miles (+3,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,627 miles
    Test number
    164106054995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass147,723 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,723 miles
    Test number
    855763162890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,612 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    293139803303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,041 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,041 miles
    Test number
    186063045025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,409 miles (+14,761)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    911686912373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,648 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,648 miles
    Test number
    355830967697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,480 miles (+11,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,480 miles
    Test number
    592025420252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,116 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    830706404682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    835699865065
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS12 BHO

Does LS12 BHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BHO?
The MOT on LS12 BHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BHO done?
LS12 BHO was recorded at 158,808 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,198 miles a year.
Has LS12 BHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BHO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 BHO 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 BHO find?
LS12 BHO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; handbrake travels high; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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