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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 HZJMOT history

LS12 HZJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS12 HZJ grey 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,329 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HZJ
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
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HZJ was last recorded at 161,329 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 9,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,498 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,831 miles
Average per year
11,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,329 miles
  • 2025 – 151,498 miles
  • 2024 – 139,016 miles
  • 2023 – 129,747 miles
  • 2022 – 122,994 miles
  • 2021 – 117,193 miles
  • 2020 – 105,660 miles
  • 2019 – 81,770 miles
  • 2018 – 59,139 miles
  • 2017 – 45,236 miles
  • 2016 – 36,623 miles
  • 2015 – 25,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,329 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,329 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,329 miles
    Test number
    644192271716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,498 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    925865084623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  3. Fail151,487 miles (+12,471)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,487 miles
    Test number
    200008591601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working fit p433 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass139,016 miles (+9,269)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    535313528999
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass129,747 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    204770442457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,994 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,994 miles
    Test number
    392397154128
    • 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))
  7. Pass117,193 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,193 miles
    Test number
    387953345089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,660 miles (+23,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,660 miles
    Test number
    768212127943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,770 miles (+22,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    214426909036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,139 miles (+13,903)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    606167325378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,236 miles (+8,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    909961654614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
  12. Pass36,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    189961432652
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail36,623 miles (+10,986)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    363454718472
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass25,637 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    939481775025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 HZJ

Does LS12 HZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HZJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HZJ?
The MOT on LS12 HZJ is valid until 29 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 HZJ done?
LS12 HZJ was recorded at 161,329 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,744 miles a year.
Has LS12 HZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HZJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 HZJ 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 HZJ find?
LS12 HZJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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