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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 EHNMOT history

LS12 EHN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS12 EHN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,597 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EHN
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
19 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EHN was last recorded at 138,597 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,086 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,511 miles
Average per year
8,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,597 miles
  • 2025 – 126,086 miles
  • 2024 – 117,036 miles
  • 2023 – 111,947 miles
  • 2022 – 106,306 miles
  • 2021 – 100,472 miles
  • 2020 – 97,472 miles
  • 2019 – 93,573 miles
  • 2018 – 81,539 miles
  • 2017 – 67,115 miles
  • 2016 – 53,381 miles
  • 2015 – 41,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,597 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,597 miles (+12,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,597 miles
    Test number
    333819918339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass126,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    938508755048
    • 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))

  3. Fail126,086 miles (+9,050)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,086 miles
    Test number
    359020135802
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass117,036 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,036 miles
    Test number
    216515819082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,947 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,947 miles
    Test number
    334224602404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,306 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    538944062872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,472 miles (+3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,472 miles
    Test number
    826714101174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass97,472 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,472 miles
    Test number
    912965465009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,573 miles (+12,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    935610346322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    415397441323
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...
    • 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))

  11. Fail81,539 miles (+14,424)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    788821258720
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...
    • 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))

  12. Pass67,115 miles (+13,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    228766293630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner + outer edges

  13. Pass53,381 miles (+12,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    832169980976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass41,113 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,113 miles
    Test number
    734112185839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,111 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    326500289944
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  16. Pass35,222 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    327696855092
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 EHN

Does LS12 EHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EHN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EHN?
The MOT on LS12 EHN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EHN done?
LS12 EHN was recorded at 138,597 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 8,947 miles a year.
Has LS12 EHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EHN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 EHN 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 EHN find?
LS12 EHN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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