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BMW 316

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 PDKMOT history

LS12 PDK is a blue diesel BMW 316 first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS12 PDK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
71,137 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PDK was last recorded at 71,137 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,135 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,137 miles
  • 2024 – 64,550 miles
  • 2023 – 55,834 miles
  • 2022 – 48,197 miles
  • 2021 – 41,814 miles
  • 2020 – 39,935 miles
  • 2019 – 36,970 miles
  • 2018 – 32,964 miles
  • 2017 – 29,266 miles
  • 2016 – 24,782 miles
  • 2015 – 21,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,137 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nail in N/S rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,137 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    517661382366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,135 miles (+6,585)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    553919378882
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass64,550 miles (+8,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    537078797078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play to inner rack joint
  4. Pass55,834 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    921795676774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,822 miles (+7,625)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,822 miles
    Test number
    339925327852
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,197 miles (+6,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    270746666099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,814 miles (+1,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,814 miles
    Test number
    650615494453
    • AdvisoryThe engine & under body has covers fitted
  8. Pass39,935 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    111311659598
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Fail39,935 miles (+2,965)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,935 miles
    Test number
    393531350530
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  10. Pass36,970 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,970 miles
    Test number
    951508014812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,964 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    895503648785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    454417254109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light loose
  13. Fail29,263 miles (+4,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    865669848794
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light loose
  14. Pass24,782 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,782 miles
    Test number
    969485003570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,183 miles
    Test number
    276128045038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail21,183 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,183 miles
    Test number
    299868245058
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LS12 PDK

Does LS12 PDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PDK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PDK?
The MOT on LS12 PDK is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 PDK done?
LS12 PDK was recorded at 71,137 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has LS12 PDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PDK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 PDK 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 PDK find?
LS12 PDK passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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