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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 OTKMOT history

LS12 OTK is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

LS12 OTK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
127,319 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OTK
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
7 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OTK was last recorded at 127,319 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 16,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,250 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
16,069 miles
Average per year
8,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,319 miles
  • 2024 – 111,250 miles
  • 2023 – 93,070 miles
  • 2022 – 82,516 miles
  • 2021 – 73,063 miles
  • 2020 – 65,735 miles
  • 2019 – 58,422 miles
  • 2018 – 48,778 miles
  • 2017 – 45,909 miles
  • 2016 – 42,228 miles
  • 2015 – 36,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,319 miles

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.

  • Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,319 miles (+16,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    127,319 miles
    Test number
    147132725464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,250 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,250 miles
    Test number
    312073028794
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail111,244 miles (+18,174)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    937637274330
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass93,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    283669767231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail93,068 miles (+10,552)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    990645583102
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,516 miles (+9,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    270090068219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,063 miles (+7,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,063 miles
    Test number
    314034534414
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass65,735 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    714186710067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,422 miles (+9,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    428407916809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,778 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    252682578450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,909 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,909 miles
    Test number
    843766542913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,228 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    500386640855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,925 miles (+253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    705241045150
    • NoteNearside rear alloy wheel has been repaired
  14. Pass36,672 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    517181695098
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel welded

Questions about LS12 OTK

Does LS12 OTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OTK is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OTK?
The MOT on LS12 OTK is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OTK done?
LS12 OTK was recorded at 127,319 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 8,597 miles a year.
Has LS12 OTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OTK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 OTK 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 OTK find?
LS12 OTK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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