
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass166,256 miles (+6,640)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 166,256 miles
- Test number
- 712023294390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,616 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 159,616 miles
- Test number
- 909146662650
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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
Pass105,791 miles (+14,140)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 105,791 miles
- Test number
- 989684647755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,651 miles (+9,456)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 91,651 miles
- Test number
- 521935926794
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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