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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 OSXMOT history

LS12 OSX is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS12 OSX white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,117 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OSX
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
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OSX was last recorded at 159,117 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,117 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,117 miles
  • 2025 – 149,851 miles
  • 2024 – 140,971 miles
  • 2023 – 133,398 miles
  • 2021 – 116,910 miles
  • 2020 – 109,864 miles
  • 2019 – 105,551 miles
  • 2018 – 100,886 miles
  • 2017 – 95,523 miles
  • 2016 – 88,432 miles
  • 2015 – 75,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,117 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF inner track rod has slight play (steering)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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,117 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,117 miles
    Test number
    768561982837
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF inner track rod has slight play (steering)
  2. Fail159,117 miles (+9,266)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,117 miles
    Test number
    608794487087
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF inner track rod has slight play (steering)
  3. Pass149,851 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    956423707056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,838 miles (+8,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,838 miles
    Test number
    240749290399
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass140,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,971 miles
    Test number
    993878605054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,971 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,971 miles
    Test number
    288343539779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass133,398 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    660600660886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  8. Fail133,315 miles1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,315 miles
    Test number
    568584242035
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    640046315092
    • AdvisoryMileage 125482
  10. Pass116,910 miles (+7,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,910 miles
    Test number
    214842734968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass109,864 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,864 miles
    Test number
    977365344828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  12. Pass105,551 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,551 miles
    Test number
    680119453306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,886 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    160866849776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,523 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    890049015077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,432 miles (+13,013)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,432 miles
    Test number
    455534950655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,419 miles
    Test number
    746239175044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OSX

Does LS12 OSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OSX is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OSX?
The MOT on LS12 OSX is valid until 12 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 OSX done?
LS12 OSX was recorded at 159,117 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,397 miles a year.
Has LS12 OSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OSX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 OSX 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 OSX find?
LS12 OSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front osf inner track rod has slight play (steering).

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