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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 KCXMOT history

LS12 KCX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2026.

LS12 KCX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,967 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 KCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 KCX was last recorded at 158,967 miles on 18 Jan 2026, 29,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,430 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
29,537 miles
Average per year
13,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,967 miles
  • 2025 – 129,430 miles
  • 2024 – 107,900 miles
  • 2023 – 102,421 miles
  • 2022 – 92,890 miles
  • 2021 – 85,175 miles
  • 2020 – 80,095 miles
  • 2019 – 64,839 miles
  • 2018 – 57,790 miles
  • 2016 – 32,908 miles
  • 2015 – 11,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Advise OSF door and wing damaged no sharp edges. Also Offside lower sill cover missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,967 miles
    Test number
    466468722557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,967 miles (+29,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,967 miles
    Test number
    432769158368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,430 miles (+21,530)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,430 miles
    Test number
    174799896385
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,900 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    923964137473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    871354529109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,421 miles (+9,531)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    345596828275
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,890 miles
    Test number
    934789514499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,886 miles (+7,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,886 miles
    Test number
    492098903950
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,175 miles (+5,080)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,175 miles
    Test number
    583169497523
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,095 miles (+15,256)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    515028659890
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass64,839 miles (+7,049)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,839 miles
    Test number
    311590745311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass57,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    136102408687
    • AdvisoryOffside Advise OSF door and wing damaged no sharp edges. Also Offside lower sill cover missing.

  13. Fail57,790 miles (+24,882)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,790 miles
    Test number
    190040537807
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Advise OSF door and wing damaged no sharp edges. Also Offside lower sill cover missing.

  14. Pass32,908 miles (+21,487)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    961852107870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    625222785184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 KCX

Does LS12 KCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 KCX is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 KCX?
The MOT on LS12 KCX is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 KCX done?
LS12 KCX was recorded at 158,967 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2026, an average of 13,983 miles a year.
Has LS12 KCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 KCX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 KCX 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 KCX find?
LS12 KCX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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