
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted covering some components for inspection
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.
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
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))
Pass155,142 miles (+234)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 155,142 miles
- Test number
- 481515538743
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass146,353 miles (+11,855)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,353 miles
- Test number
- 330154387785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,498 miles (+265)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 134,498 miles
- Test number
- 163984730771
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass121,527 miles (+18,025)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 121,527 miles
- Test number
- 173483163383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
Pass36,785 miles (+7,177)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 36,785 miles
- Test number
- 266990547501
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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