
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 FCDMOT history
LS12 FCD is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 97,396 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,579 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 FCD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 FCD was last recorded at 97,396 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 10,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,360 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,036 miles
- Average per year
- 6,579 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,396 miles
- 2024 – 87,360 miles
- 2023 – 79,374 miles
- 2022 – 74,675 miles
- 2021 – 68,667 miles
- 2020 – 65,736 miles
- 2019 – 60,307 miles
- 2018 – 54,955 miles
- 2017 – 47,610 miles
- 2016 – 36,589 miles
- 2015 – 26,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 3 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,396 miles (+10,036)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 97,396 miles
- Test number
- 679402774893
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,360 miles (+7,986)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 87,360 miles
- Test number
- 973283710994
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,374 miles (+4,699)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 79,374 miles
- Test number
- 937051887909
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,675 miles (+6,008)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,675 miles
- Test number
- 658048641651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass68,667 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 68,667 miles
- Test number
- 530332332387
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,736 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 65,736 miles
- Test number
- 589513385676
- AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted
Fail65,736 miles (+5,429)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,736 miles
- Test number
- 432559960265
- DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted
Pass60,307 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,307 miles
- Test number
- 184764735773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,955 miles (+7,345)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 54,955 miles
- Test number
- 844818371394
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,610 miles (+11,021)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 47,610 miles
- Test number
- 598570917414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,589 miles (+9,728)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 36,589 miles
- Test number
- 557967271526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass26,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,861 miles
- Test number
- 167272565036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,861 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,861 miles
- Test number
- 135672565457
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS12 FCD
- Does LS12 FCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FCD is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 FCD?
- The MOT on LS12 FCD is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 FCD done?
- LS12 FCD was recorded at 97,396 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,579 miles a year.
- Has LS12 FCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 FCD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS12 FCD 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 FCD find?
- LS12 FCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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