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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 TWMMOT history

LS12 TWM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 200,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

LS12 TWM grey 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 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
200,903 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 TWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 TWM was last recorded at 200,903 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,883 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
15,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,903 miles
  • 2021 – 176,660 miles
  • 2020 – 152,715 miles
  • 2019 – 139,654 miles
  • 2018 – 128,950 miles
  • 2017 – 117,528 miles
  • 2016 – 110,521 miles
  • 2015 – 81,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,903 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,903 miles
    Test number
    606832314939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail200,883 miles (+17)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,883 miles
    Test number
    528097474291
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail200,866 miles (+24,206)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,866 miles
    Test number
    233318943589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4x cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass176,660 miles (+23,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,660 miles
    Test number
    371502531339
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning indicator light illuminated possibly indicating pad wear sensor fault (code displayed cc-id 71)
  5. Pass152,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    551284781690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail152,715 miles (+2,956)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,715 miles
    Test number
    736071942764
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass149,759 miles (+10,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,759 miles
    Test number
    956668453303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass139,654 miles (+10,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    139,654 miles
    Test number
    499288705079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,950 miles (+11,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,950 miles
    Test number
    380651754021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,528 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,528 miles
    Test number
    367499737009
    • AdvisoryChips w/screen
  11. Pass110,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    616480994399
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail110,521 miles (+29,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    160697632545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass81,020 miles (+570)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    677102445185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,450 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    719238635150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS12 TWM

Does LS12 TWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 TWM expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 TWM?
The MOT on LS12 TWM expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 TWM done?
LS12 TWM was recorded at 200,903 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 15,929 miles a year.
Has LS12 TWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 TWM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 TWM 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 TWM find?
LS12 TWM passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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