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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 JBXMOT history

LS12 JBX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 154,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LS12 JBX 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
154,782 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 JBX
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
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 JBX was last recorded at 154,782 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,407 miles · 25 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
9,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,782 miles
  • 2025 – 145,051 miles
  • 2024 – 137,668 miles
  • 2023 – 124,726 miles
  • 2022 – 112,061 miles
  • 2021 – 106,558 miles
  • 2020 – 102,612 miles
  • 2019 – 93,212 miles
  • 2018 – 77,583 miles
  • 2017 – 70,151 miles
  • 2016 – 61,517 miles
  • 2015 – 45,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,782 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,782 miles (+375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    863684548860
    • 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))

  2. Fail154,407 miles (+9,356)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,407 miles
    Test number
    688272929197
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass145,051 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,051 miles
    Test number
    957075224517
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,010 miles (+7,342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,010 miles
    Test number
    224677303811
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component insecure lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,668 miles (+12,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,668 miles
    Test number
    991648506888
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass124,726 miles (+12,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,726 miles
    Test number
    642522246720
    • 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))

  7. Pass112,061 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    148780727792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    567176316545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,558 miles (+3,946)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,558 miles
    Test number
    575280685114
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass102,612 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,612 miles
    Test number
    458300149059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,212 miles (+15,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,212 miles
    Test number
    681806322507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,583 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,583 miles
    Test number
    773100741077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail77,582 miles (+7,431)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    546755014647
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass70,151 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,151 miles
    Test number
    939891669037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,053 miles (+8,536)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,053 miles
    Test number
    641927566855
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,517 miles (+15,922)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    803090337434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,595 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    137557955456
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass45,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,595 miles
    Test number
    458627355052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 JBX

Does LS12 JBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JBX is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 JBX?
The MOT on LS12 JBX is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 JBX done?
LS12 JBX was recorded at 154,782 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 9,548 miles a year.
Has LS12 JBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 JBX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 JBX 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 JBX find?
LS12 JBX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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