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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 OXGMOT history

LS12 OXG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LS12 OXG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,758 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OXG
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
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OXG was last recorded at 118,758 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,752 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,758 miles
  • 2025 – 112,194 miles
  • 2024 – 102,814 miles
  • 2023 – 94,513 miles
  • 2022 – 83,060 miles
  • 2021 – 82,450 miles
  • 2020 – 55,500 miles
  • 2019 – 46,212 miles
  • 2018 – 34,774 miles
  • 2017 – 22,612 miles
  • 2015 – 12,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,758 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Also lamp lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens broken and bulb damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and badly split (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear lead fouling driveshaftRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear inner lamp lens damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,758 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    963408594932
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Also lamp lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens broken and bulb damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and has damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge and badly split (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear lead fouling driveshaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,752 miles (+6,558)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,752 miles
    Test number
    416734656750
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Also lamp lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and badly split on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake wear lead fouling driveshaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,194 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,194 miles
    Test number
    357758113329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire rubbed through on drive shaft.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner lamp lens damaged

  4. Fail112,161 miles (+9,347)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    560084115291
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake wear wire rudded though on drive shaft

  5. Pass102,814 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,814 miles
    Test number
    497488209627
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked but still holding exhaust securely
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear lead incorrectly fitted and likely to come in contact with inner wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear lead inadequately secured and in contact with driveshaft

  6. Fail102,814 miles (+8,301)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,814 miles
    Test number
    414572525553
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked but still holding exhaust securely
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear lead incorrectly fitted and likely to come in contact with inner wheel rim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear lead inadequately secured and in contact with driveshaft

  7. Pass94,513 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    585313423086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear lead broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire inadequately secured and in contact with driveshaft

  8. Fail94,513 miles (+11,453)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    378882606774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear lead broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp unit damaged and inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire inadequately secured and in contact with driveshaft

  9. Pass83,060 miles (+610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    476337494102
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,450 miles (+14,192)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,450 miles
    Test number
    951912390805
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,258 miles (+12,758)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,258 miles
    Test number
    890911657189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,500 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    314613980379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail55,499 miles (+9,287)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,499 miles
    Test number
    182839926718
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass46,212 miles (+11,438)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    607699484531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,774 miles (+12,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    716330626129
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pads wearing thin

  16. Pass22,612 miles (+10,064)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    682926734177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,548 miles
    Test number
    106601145178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OXG

Does LS12 OXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OXG is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OXG?
The MOT on LS12 OXG is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 OXG done?
LS12 OXG was recorded at 118,758 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,723 miles a year.
Has LS12 OXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OXG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 OXG 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 OXG find?
LS12 OXG passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also lamp lens damaged; nearside front fog lamp lens broken and bulb damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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