
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 XWTMOT history
LS12 XWT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,754 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 101,754 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 XWT
- 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
- 3 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 XWT was last recorded at 101,754 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,704 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,050 miles
- Average per year
- 7,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 101,754 miles
- 2024 – 96,704 miles
- 2023 – 89,973 miles
- 2022 – 82,976 miles
- 2021 – 74,453 miles
- 2020 – 69,896 miles
- 2019 – 59,086 miles
- 2018 – 51,495 miles
- 2017 – 44,633 miles
- 2016 – 35,640 miles
- 2015 – 26,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,754 miles (+5,050)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 101,754 miles
- Test number
- 842005984136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,704 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,704 miles
- Test number
- 109692514223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,696 miles (+6,723)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,696 miles
- Test number
- 535496089816
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 18 run flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,973 miles (+6,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 89,973 miles
- Test number
- 132311804997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,976 miles (+8,523)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,976 miles
- Test number
- 595792171422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,453 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 74,453 miles
- Test number
- 146081371227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail74,390 miles (+4,494)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,390 miles
- Test number
- 528080971633
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,896 miles (+10,810)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,896 miles
- Test number
- 844509105196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,086 miles (+7,591)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 59,086 miles
- Test number
- 596845933987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,495 miles (+6,862)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 51,495 miles
- Test number
- 346152636033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,633 miles (+8,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 44,633 miles
- Test number
- 816765319965
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Pass35,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 35,640 miles
- Test number
- 426453488987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,640 miles (+8,904)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,640 miles
- Test number
- 427740612854
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass26,736 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 26,736 miles
- Test number
- 355863015174
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail26,736 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,736 miles
- Test number
- 299393315411
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LS12 XWT
- Does LS12 XWT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XWT is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 XWT?
- The MOT on LS12 XWT is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 XWT done?
- LS12 XWT was recorded at 101,754 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,040 miles a year.
- Has LS12 XWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 XWT has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 XWT 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 XWT find?
- LS12 XWT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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