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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 FDAMOT history

LS12 FDA is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LS12 FDA black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,858 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 FDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 FDA was last recorded at 144,858 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 6,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,087 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,771 miles
Average per year
7,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,858 miles
  • 2025 – 138,087 miles
  • 2024 – 130,211 miles
  • 2022 – 120,873 miles
  • 2020 – 108,898 miles
  • 2019 – 96,498 miles
  • 2017 – 90,951 miles
  • 2016 – 82,203 miles
  • 2015 – 69,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,858 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,858 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    178643135480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,087 miles
    Test number
    932015776581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail138,085 miles (+7,874)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,085 miles
    Test number
    591691732984
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass130,211 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    661192376559
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail130,209 miles (+9,336)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,209 miles
    Test number
    486452574353
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass120,873 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,873 miles
    Test number
    570701117696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,544 miles (+5,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    403046991402
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,898 miles (+5,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    460306536007
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,834 miles (+7,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,834 miles
    Test number
    949002382159
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass96,498 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,498 miles
    Test number
    841650503260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,951 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,951 miles
    Test number
    604318234847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,413 miles (+8,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,413 miles
    Test number
    292494069317
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass82,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    149739353309
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays

  14. Fail82,203 miles (+12,527)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    581858212345
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute LED unit failing (intermittent) (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low? (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays

  15. Pass69,676 miles (+7,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,676 miles
    Test number
    701783101082
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test

  16. Pass62,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    875475775001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 FDA

Does LS12 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 FDA is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 FDA?
The MOT on LS12 FDA is valid until 21 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 FDA done?
LS12 FDA was recorded at 144,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,552 miles a year.
Has LS12 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 FDA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 FDA 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 FDA find?
LS12 FDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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