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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 OYVMOT history

LS12 OYV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS12 OYV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
40,395 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 OYV
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 OYV was last recorded at 40,395 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,354 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,041 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,395 miles
  • 2025 – 38,354 miles
  • 2024 – 36,205 miles
  • 2023 – 33,666 miles
  • 2022 – 31,936 miles
  • 2021 – 31,492 miles
  • 2020 – 30,715 miles
  • 2019 – 29,591 miles
  • 2018 – 28,406 miles
  • 2017 – 27,023 miles
  • 2016 – 25,061 miles
  • 2015 – 22,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,395 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,395 miles (+2,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    40,395 miles
    Test number
    212252888222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass38,354 miles (+2,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    455267944518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass36,205 miles (+2,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,205 miles
    Test number
    811527423054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass33,666 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,666 miles
    Test number
    337181483011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail33,645 miles (+1,709)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    391655472501
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass31,936 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,936 miles
    Test number
    104213593848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass31,492 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    148241392053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,715 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,715 miles
    Test number
    812097271542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,591 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    29,591 miles
    Test number
    373131545765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,406 miles (+1,383)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,406 miles
    Test number
    208586739723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,023 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    763173925782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,061 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,061 miles
    Test number
    615260101444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,288 miles
    Test number
    759539465052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 OYV

Does LS12 OYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 OYV is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 OYV?
The MOT on LS12 OYV is valid until 11 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 OYV done?
LS12 OYV was recorded at 40,395 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has LS12 OYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 OYV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 OYV 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 OYV find?
LS12 OYV passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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