
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 JWCMOT history
LS12 JWC is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,281 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 128,281 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,021 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 JWC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 JWC was last recorded at 128,281 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 11,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,044 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,237 miles
- Average per year
- 9,021 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,281 miles
- 2025 – 117,044 miles
- 2024 – 107,710 miles
- 2023 – 99,056 miles
- 2022 – 89,642 miles
- 2021 – 82,021 miles
- 2020 – 74,932 miles
- 2019 – 64,982 miles
- 2018 – 53,145 miles
- 2017 – 39,648 miles
- 2016 – 37,659 miles
- 2015 – 30,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,281 miles (+11,237)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 128,281 miles
- Test number
- 664590967406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass117,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 117,044 miles
- Test number
- 610853244294
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail117,040 miles (+9,330)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,040 miles
- Test number
- 798674715002
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass107,710 miles (+8,654)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 107,710 miles
- Test number
- 345471002732
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass99,056 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 99,056 miles
- Test number
- 351546652689
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail99,056 miles (+9,414)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,056 miles
- Test number
- 774274727371
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass89,642 miles (+7,621)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,642 miles
- Test number
- 328116010419
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,021 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 557193828846
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail82,021 miles (+7,089)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,021 miles
- Test number
- 829288808047
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,932 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 74,932 miles
- Test number
- 838528055190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
Pass64,982 miles (+11,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 64,982 miles
- Test number
- 487486069956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass53,145 miles (+13,497)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 53,145 miles
- Test number
- 325460763769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,648 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 39,648 miles
- Test number
- 317272092276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,659 miles (+7,308)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,659 miles
- Test number
- 919465189725
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass30,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 30,351 miles
- Test number
- 637190905149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,351 miles1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,351 miles
- Test number
- 879970905163
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn to 3mm
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 3mm and temp puncture repair on tyre edge
- NoteRear discs slightly lipped
- NoteRear pads getting low
Questions about LS12 JWC
- Does LS12 JWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 JWC is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 JWC?
- The MOT on LS12 JWC is valid until 18 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 JWC done?
- LS12 JWC was recorded at 128,281 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,021 miles a year.
- Has LS12 JWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 JWC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 JWC 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 JWC find?
- LS12 JWC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 3 more.
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