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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.

LS12 OWV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass117,721 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass111,705 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,705 miles
    Test number
    594946157372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass102,061 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,061 miles
    Test number
    448440881388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass94,462 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    405138568905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    695225035272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass57,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    700017016345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass36,064 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    452956488469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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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