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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 XXGMOT history

LS12 XXG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LS12 XXG grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,876 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XXG
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
23 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XXG was last recorded at 181,876 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,282 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,594 miles
Average per year
13,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,876 miles
  • 2024 – 177,282 miles
  • 2023 – 172,272 miles
  • 2022 – 166,482 miles
  • 2021 – 161,815 miles
  • 2020 – 156,002 miles
  • 2019 – 132,813 miles
  • 2018 – 118,835 miles
  • 2017 – 91,514 miles
  • 2016 – 65,054 miles
  • 2015 – 42,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,876 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,876 miles (+4,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,876 miles
    Test number
    475725196820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass177,282 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,282 miles
    Test number
    477954248381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass172,272 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,272 miles
    Test number
    759688196292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail172,137 miles (+5,655)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,137 miles
    Test number
    761578180654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass166,482 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,482 miles
    Test number
    388286947333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail166,482 miles (+4,667)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,482 miles
    Test number
    977367178324
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass161,815 miles (+5,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,815 miles
    Test number
    351229208730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass156,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    657455777964
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp is illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail156,002 miles (+23,189)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,002 miles
    Test number
    257621967502
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp is illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass132,813 miles (+13,978)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,813 miles
    Test number
    242425598056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,835 miles (+27,321)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    954565221238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,514 miles (+26,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,514 miles
    Test number
    891327059925
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,054 miles (+22,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,054 miles
    Test number
    236821771227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,579 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    627050005160
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass42,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    739650205155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XXG

Does LS12 XXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XXG is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XXG?
The MOT on LS12 XXG is valid until 13 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 XXG done?
LS12 XXG was recorded at 181,876 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 13,177 miles a year.
Has LS12 XXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XXG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XXG 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 XXG find?
LS12 XXG passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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