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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 XYAMOT history

LS12 XYA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LS12 XYA blue 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
175,520 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XYA was last recorded at 175,520 miles on 6 May 2026, 11,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,067 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,453 miles
Average per year
12,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,520 miles
  • 2024 – 164,067 miles
  • 2023 – 155,142 miles
  • 2022 – 146,353 miles
  • 2021 – 134,498 miles
  • 2019 – 121,527 miles
  • 2018 – 103,502 miles
  • 2017 – 76,373 miles
  • 2016 – 50,116 miles
  • 2015 – 36,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,520 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,520 miles (+11,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,520 miles
    Test number
    413237895080
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering some components for inspection
  2. Pass164,067 miles (+8,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,067 miles
    Test number
    694624917361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass155,142 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,142 miles
    Test number
    481515538743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,908 miles (+8,555)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,908 miles
    Test number
    826297661894
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass146,353 miles (+11,855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,353 miles
    Test number
    330154387785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,498 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,498 miles
    Test number
    163984730771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,233 miles (+12,706)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,233 miles
    Test number
    667638419644
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass121,527 miles (+18,025)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,527 miles
    Test number
    173483163383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,502 miles (+27,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    441923919662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass76,373 miles (+26,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,373 miles
    Test number
    905585923820
    • 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)
  11. Pass50,116 miles (+13,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    974989775809
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass36,785 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    266990547501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    205499715042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XYA

Does LS12 XYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XYA is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XYA?
The MOT on LS12 XYA is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XYA done?
LS12 XYA was recorded at 175,520 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 12,920 miles a year.
Has LS12 XYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XYA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XYA 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 XYA find?
LS12 XYA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components for inspection.

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