BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 XYBMOT history

LS12 XYB is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 200,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

LS12 XYB silver 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
200,936 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,645 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LS12 XYB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XYB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XYB was last recorded at 200,936 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 11,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
189,241 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,695 miles
Average per year
8,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,936 miles
  • 2025 – 189,241 miles
  • 2024 – 180,913 miles
  • 2023 – 171,710 miles
  • 2022 – 163,773 miles
  • 2021 – 159,613 miles
  • 2020 – 155,899 miles
  • 2019 – 144,444 miles
  • 2018 – 131,536 miles
  • 2017 – 121,032 miles
  • 2016 – 108,101 miles
  • 2015 – 103,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,936 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic lens **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak **** front flange seal **** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted OVER near side & centre seat belts

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,936 miles (+11,695)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    200,936 miles
    Test number
    194328892073
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head lamp lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic lens **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak **** front flange seal **** (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted OVER near side & centre seat belts

  2. Pass189,241 miles (+8,328)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    189,241 miles
    Test number
    570017944193
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper slight accident damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear underside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass180,913 miles (+9,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,913 miles
    Test number
    268884327196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper in poor condition

  4. Pass171,710 miles (+7,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,710 miles
    Test number
    594583512264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,773 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,773 miles
    Test number
    590009905702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass159,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    159,613 miles
    Test number
    395697310858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,613 miles (+3,714)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,613 miles
    Test number
    902709357301
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,899 miles
    Test number
    777939824545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,899 miles (+11,455)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,899 miles
    Test number
    278694422844
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,444 miles (+12,908)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,444 miles
    Test number
    453259519513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    941902235414
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,535 miles (+10,503)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    137158091830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,032 miles (+12,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    957560116985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,101 miles (+4,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,101 miles
    Test number
    852694353643
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass103,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,941 miles
    Test number
    777320315252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XYB

Does LS12 XYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XYB is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XYB?
The MOT on LS12 XYB is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XYB done?
LS12 XYB was recorded at 200,936 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 8,645 miles a year.
Has LS12 XYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XYB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 XYB 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 XYB find?
LS12 XYB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective head lamp lens slightly defective **** craze cracking in plastic lens ****; central rear oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak **** front flange seal ****; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LS12X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.