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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 ZXWMOT history

LS12 ZXW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 179,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

LS12 ZXW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
179,555 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 ZXW
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
1 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 ZXW was last recorded at 179,555 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 9,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,950 miles · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,605 miles
Average per year
11,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,555 miles
  • 2021 – 169,950 miles
  • 2020 – 159,838 miles
  • 2019 – 149,944 miles
  • 2018 – 144,835 miles
  • 2017 – 131,275 miles
  • 2016 – 116,662 miles
  • 2015 – 89,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,555 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,555 miles (+9,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    289830361828
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass169,950 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,950 miles
    Test number
    728675360664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,838 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,838 miles
    Test number
    543189704052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,944 miles (+5,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    428128405725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    788780264431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail144,835 miles (+13,560)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,835 miles
    Test number
    229610557869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass131,275 miles (+14,613)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,275 miles
    Test number
    764430654906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    445713916501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket deteriorated , adequately supported

  9. Fail116,662 miles (+27,119)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,662 miles
    Test number
    411021150746
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in sidewall , deep enough to show cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket deteriorated , adequately supported

  10. Pass89,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,543 miles
    Test number
    246978215491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 ZXW

Does LS12 ZXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 ZXW expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 ZXW?
The MOT on LS12 ZXW expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 ZXW done?
LS12 ZXW was recorded at 179,555 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 11,895 miles a year.
Has LS12 ZXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 ZXW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on LS12 ZXW 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 ZXW find?
LS12 ZXW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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