
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 OWVMOT history
LS12 OWV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,721 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 117,721 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,888 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 OWV
- 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
- 31 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 OWV was last recorded at 117,721 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 6,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,705 miles · 29 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,016 miles
- Average per year
- 8,888 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,721 miles
- 2024 – 111,705 miles
- 2023 – 106,531 miles
- 2022 – 102,061 miles
- 2021 – 97,643 miles
- 2020 – 94,462 miles
- 2019 – 85,751 miles
- 2018 – 74,848 miles
- 2017 – 57,415 miles
- 2016 – 36,064 miles
- 2015 – 26,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor ( flat )
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements 17 % 0 lock
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.
Central under body cover missing ( by fuel filter )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front alloy wheel distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,721 miles (+6,016)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 117,721 miles
- Test number
- 817652061723
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers poor ( flat )
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements 17 % 0 lock
Pass111,705 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 111,705 miles
- Test number
- 594946157372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,531 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 106,531 miles
- Test number
- 147456875933
- AdvisoryCentral under body cover missing ( by fuel filter )
- AdvisoryOffside Front alloy wheel distorted
Fail106,530 miles (+4,469)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,530 miles
- Test number
- 587276448070
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral under body cover missing ( by fuel filter )
- AdvisoryOffside Front alloy wheel distorted
Pass102,061 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 102,061 miles
- Test number
- 448440881388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,060 miles (+4,417)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,060 miles
- Test number
- 514575192223
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high very high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,643 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 97,643 miles
- Test number
- 754065548660
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail97,638 miles (+3,176)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,638 miles
- Test number
- 811428021265
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,462 miles (+8,711)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 94,462 miles
- Test number
- 405138568905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 85,751 miles
- Test number
- 695225035272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,751 miles (+10,903)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,751 miles
- Test number
- 563793139091
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass74,848 miles (+17,433)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,848 miles
- Test number
- 166446918270
- 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))
Pass57,415 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 57,415 miles
- Test number
- 700017016345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,412 miles (+21,348)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,412 miles
- Test number
- 438691614969
- FailureCentral Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both are 1mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,064 miles (+9,186)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 36,064 miles
- Test number
- 452956488469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,878 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,878 miles
- Test number
- 898870195052
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail26,878 miles1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,878 miles
- Test number
- 198429385047
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS12 OWV
- Does LS12 OWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS12 OWV expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 OWV?
- The MOT on LS12 OWV expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS12 OWV done?
- LS12 OWV was recorded at 117,721 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 8,888 miles a year.
- Has LS12 OWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 OWV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS12 OWV 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 OWV find?
- LS12 OWV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective split; front wipers poor ( flat ); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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