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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 FCYMOT history

LS12 FCY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 167,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

LS12 FCY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
167,979 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2023
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FCY
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
22 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
2 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FCY was last recorded at 167,979 miles on 2 May 2023, 19,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,236 miles · 30 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
19,743 miles
Average per year
12,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,979 miles
  • 2022 – 148,236 miles
  • 2021 – 136,075 miles
  • 2020 – 127,391 miles
  • 2019 – 118,417 miles
  • 2018 – 112,310 miles
  • 2017 – 102,571 miles
  • 2016 – 94,298 miles
  • 2015 – 68,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    167,979 miles
    Test number
    559964219457
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail167,978 miles (+19,742)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,978 miles
    Test number
    672515079471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass148,236 miles (+12,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,236 miles
    Test number
    168348963219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass136,075 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    972590549448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,391 miles (+8,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,391 miles
    Test number
    849127675423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
  6. Pass118,417 miles (+6,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,417 miles
    Test number
    448848230409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass112,310 miles (+9,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,310 miles
    Test number
    652785747546
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass102,571 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,571 miles
    Test number
    280948376223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    699934208518
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  10. Fail94,298 miles (+25,608)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    889340286932
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges
  11. Pass68,690 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    957778175064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,688 miles4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    646027675069
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer sidewalls damage.
    • NoteDamage to front bumper & lower trims.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sills fitted.
    • NoteTrigger point not met.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 FCY

Does LS12 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 FCY expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FCY?
The MOT on LS12 FCY expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 FCY done?
LS12 FCY was recorded at 167,979 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 12,223 miles a year.
Has LS12 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FCY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 FCY 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 FCY find?
LS12 FCY passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder; oil leak, but not excessive.

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