
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LS12 ZYDMOT history
LS12 ZYD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 120,355 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 ZYD
- 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
- 4 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 ZYD was last recorded at 120,355 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 120,355 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,355 miles
- 2025 – 112,945 miles
- 2024 – 106,275 miles
- 2023 – 97,853 miles
- 2022 – 88,706 miles
- 2021 – 80,108 miles
- 2020 – 72,888 miles
- 2019 – 57,070 miles
- 2018 – 36,798 miles
- 2017 – 35,441 miles
- 2016 – 32,174 miles
- 2015 – 24,711 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 120,355 miles
- Test number
- 281072348382
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail120,355 miles (+7,410)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,355 miles
- Test number
- 444717652459
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,945 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,945 miles
- Test number
- 587572208152
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail112,945 miles (+6,670)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,945 miles
- Test number
- 919605101198
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,275 miles (+8,422)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 106,275 miles
- Test number
- 431863547854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass97,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 97,853 miles
- Test number
- 332295013749
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail97,853 miles (+9,147)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,853 miles
- Test number
- 214155243137
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake Reaction Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake Reaction Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,706 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 88,706 miles
- Test number
- 411422734952
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very Slight
Fail88,706 miles (+8,598)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,706 miles
- Test number
- 335519718420
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Repeater lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers worn out (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running lamp flickering/faulty
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very Slight
Pass80,108 miles (+7,220)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 80,108 miles
- Test number
- 107383829829
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
- AdvisoryO/s/r fog light lens lose.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily worn recommend replacement soon.
- AdvisorySlight play in steering o/s.
Pass72,888 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 72,888 miles
- Test number
- 261866073881
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,888 miles (+15,818)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,888 miles
- Test number
- 212599486125
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,070 miles (+20,272)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,070 miles
- Test number
- 528236503026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,798 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,798 miles
- Test number
- 193094596880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,441 miles (+3,267)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 35,441 miles
- Test number
- 156668390600
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,174 miles (+7,463)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 32,174 miles
- Test number
- 309979765151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,711 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,711 miles
- Test number
- 648413755144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 ZYD
- Does LS12 ZYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 ZYD is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 ZYD?
- The MOT on LS12 ZYD is valid until 24 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 ZYD done?
- LS12 ZYD was recorded at 120,355 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,442 miles a year.
- Has LS12 ZYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 ZYD has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 ZYD 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 ZYD find?
- LS12 ZYD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp insecure; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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