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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 BWHMOT history

LS62 BWH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 270,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS62 BWH black 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
270,137 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BWH was last recorded at 270,137 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 11,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,398 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,739 miles
Average per year
16,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,137 miles
  • 2025 – 258,398 miles
  • 2024 – 238,516 miles
  • 2023 – 229,972 miles
  • 2022 – 216,122 miles
  • 2021 – 207,690 miles
  • 2020 – 203,687 miles
  • 2019 – 189,881 miles
  • 2018 – 161,268 miles
  • 2017 – 127,635 miles
  • 2016 – 107,111 miles
  • 2015 – 85,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has been repaired near dpf no obvious signs of tampering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded/swollen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass270,137 miles (+11,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    270,137 miles
    Test number
    636031810356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass258,398 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    258,398 miles
    Test number
    884444360496
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail258,392 miles (+19,876)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,392 miles
    Test number
    179247382292
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass238,516 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    238,516 miles
    Test number
    384891008490
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass229,972 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    229,972 miles
    Test number
    999821655859
    • AdvisoryExhaust has been repaired near dpf no obvious signs of tampering
    • AdvisoryNearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded/swollen

  6. Fail229,970 miles (+13,848)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,970 miles
    Test number
    493482027397
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has been repaired near dpf no obvious signs of tampering
    • AdvisoryNearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded/swollen

  7. Pass216,122 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    216,122 miles
    Test number
    950681699638
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass207,690 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,690 miles
    Test number
    217718358947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,687 miles (+13,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,687 miles
    Test number
    879187689388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass189,881 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,881 miles
    Test number
    993129939932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distortion across tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distortion across tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail189,880 miles (+28,612)6 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,880 miles
    Test number
    914010820782
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distortion across tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight distortion across tread also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass161,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    161,268 miles
    Test number
    242237079620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,268 miles (+33,633)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,268 miles
    Test number
    232026321614
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass127,635 miles (+20,524)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,635 miles
    Test number
    954814176045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    683544738466
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn off on outer edge

  16. Fail107,111 miles (+21,939)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    278596595374
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn off on outer edge

  17. Pass85,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    113402157750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer edges of tyre scubbed off
    • AdvisoryNs and os front lower arch liners broken and missing, lower bumper damage

Questions about LS62 BWH

Does LS62 BWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 BWH is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BWH?
The MOT on LS62 BWH is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 BWH done?
LS62 BWH was recorded at 270,137 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 16,814 miles a year.
Has LS62 BWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BWH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 BWH 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 LS62 BWH find?
LS62 BWH passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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