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BMW 316

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 PKZMOT history

LS12 PKZ is a black diesel BMW 316 first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS12 PKZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,719 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 PKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 PKZ was last recorded at 155,719 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,832 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,887 miles
Average per year
9,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,719 miles
  • 2025 – 147,832 miles
  • 2024 – 140,666 miles
  • 2023 – 137,403 miles
  • 2022 – 128,030 miles
  • 2021 – 119,813 miles
  • 2020 – 112,032 miles
  • 2019 – 110,850 miles
  • 2018 – 91,651 miles
  • 2017 – 82,525 miles
  • 2016 – 70,842 miles
  • 2015 – 50,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,719 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,719 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    459839416117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    147,832 miles
    Test number
    651508598966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail147,832 miles (+7,166)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,832 miles
    Test number
    738928187322
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass140,666 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,666 miles
    Test number
    332340077997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail140,661 miles (+3,258)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,661 miles
    Test number
    757382078742
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass137,403 miles (+9,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,403 miles
    Test number
    347436104943
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass128,030 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,030 miles
    Test number
    480853865478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,963 miles (+8,150)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,963 miles
    Test number
    902094768636
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass119,813 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    763476301247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,032 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    886314152361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail110,850 miles (+8,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    789626098720
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass102,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    438962114983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,611 miles (+10,960)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    210690533874
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass91,651 miles (+9,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,651 miles
    Test number
    380630532174
    • AdvisoryEmission no blip detected

  15. Pass82,525 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,525 miles
    Test number
    593815038262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,476 miles (+11,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    604824741587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,842 miles (+20,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    545969816263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    917179175003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail50,484 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,484 miles
    Test number
    307089875029
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 PKZ

Does LS12 PKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 PKZ is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 PKZ?
The MOT on LS12 PKZ is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 PKZ done?
LS12 PKZ was recorded at 155,719 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,728 miles a year.
Has LS12 PKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 PKZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 PKZ 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 PKZ find?
LS12 PKZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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