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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 BVEMOT history

LS12 BVE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LS12 BVE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,864 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 BVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 BVE was last recorded at 90,864 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 14,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,303 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,561 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,864 miles
  • 2025 – 76,303 miles
  • 2024 – 67,227 miles
  • 2023 – 62,729 miles
  • 2022 – 59,688 miles
  • 2021 – 55,664 miles
  • 2020 – 50,592 miles
  • 2019 – 45,506 miles
  • 2018 – 35,111 miles
  • 2017 – 26,388 miles
  • 2016 – 18,781 miles
  • 2015 – 13,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,864 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,864 miles (+14,561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    281384715054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass76,303 miles (+9,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    649096636117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,227 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    141677102087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,729 miles (+3,041)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    650411015548
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass59,688 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,688 miles
    Test number
    942458555900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,664 miles (+5,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,664 miles
    Test number
    875249647235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    128883394110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,592 miles (+5,086)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    699854267035
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
  9. Pass45,506 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    902025331454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,111 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    362548021395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail35,111 miles (+8,723)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,111 miles
    Test number
    116569719977
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass26,388 miles (+7,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,388 miles
    Test number
    720514938292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre tread wearing
  13. Pass18,781 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,781 miles
    Test number
    262068779401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,143 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,143 miles
    Test number
    658165905265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,144 miles
    Test number
    945703545091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 BVE

Does LS12 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BVE is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 BVE?
The MOT on LS12 BVE is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 BVE done?
LS12 BVE was recorded at 90,864 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has LS12 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 BVE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 BVE 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 BVE find?
LS12 BVE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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