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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 XXVMOT history

LS12 XXV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LS12 XXV white 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 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,823 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XXV was last recorded at 85,823 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,823 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,823 miles
  • 2025 – 81,496 miles
  • 2024 – 74,929 miles
  • 2023 – 69,280 miles
  • 2022 – 62,738 miles
  • 2021 – 55,214 miles
  • 2019 – 41,233 miles
  • 2018 – 30,254 miles
  • 2017 – 28,058 miles
  • 2016 – 27,253 miles
  • 2015 – 19,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,823 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    852588228303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,823 miles (+4,327)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    441852461306
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass81,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    658488160130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,496 miles (+6,567)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    500630497154
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass74,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    740511788429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,929 miles (+5,649)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,929 miles
    Test number
    555144483418
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass69,280 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,280 miles
    Test number
    612567153857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,738 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,738 miles
    Test number
    654165324598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    535942287571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,214 miles (+642)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,214 miles
    Test number
    791160232292
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

  11. Pass54,572 miles (+13,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    796288678621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass41,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,233 miles
    Test number
    337548771625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail41,232 miles (+10,978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,232 miles
    Test number
    652661114639
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass30,254 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,254 miles
    Test number
    886125013936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,058 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    28,058 miles
    Test number
    649926593641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,253 miles (+7,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    27,253 miles
    Test number
    940445700799
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades juddering

  17. Pass19,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    19,921 miles
    Test number
    356757755015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS12 XXV

Does LS12 XXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XXV is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XXV?
The MOT on LS12 XXV is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XXV done?
LS12 XXV was recorded at 85,823 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has LS12 XXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XXV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XXV 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 XXV find?
LS12 XXV passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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