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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 HZRMOT history

LS12 HZR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 166,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LS12 HZR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,256 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 HZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 HZR was last recorded at 166,256 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,616 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,640 miles
Average per year
7,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,256 miles
  • 2025 – 159,616 miles
  • 2024 – 150,391 miles
  • 2023 – 141,698 miles
  • 2022 – 136,875 miles
  • 2021 – 133,320 miles
  • 2019 – 118,051 miles
  • 2018 – 112,597 miles
  • 2017 – 105,791 miles
  • 2016 – 91,651 miles
  • 2015 – 82,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,256 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,256 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    712023294390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,616 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,616 miles
    Test number
    909146662650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,391 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    150,391 miles
    Test number
    294678130776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  4. Fail150,341 miles (+8,643)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,341 miles
    Test number
    569442051745
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
  5. Pass141,698 miles (+4,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,698 miles
    Test number
    868738896302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass136,875 miles (+3,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    392991934797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass133,320 miles (+15,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,320 miles
    Test number
    854364705093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass118,051 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,051 miles
    Test number
    714337900990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass112,597 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,597 miles
    Test number
    725170112127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail112,587 miles (+6,796)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,587 miles
    Test number
    789482905370
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
  11. Pass105,791 miles (+14,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,791 miles
    Test number
    989684647755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,651 miles (+9,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,651 miles
    Test number
    521935926794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,195 miles
    Test number
    175154655056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 HZR

Does LS12 HZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 HZR is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 HZR?
The MOT on LS12 HZR is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 HZR done?
LS12 HZR was recorded at 166,256 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,352 miles a year.
Has LS12 HZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 HZR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 HZR 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 HZR find?
LS12 HZR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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