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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 BXFMOT history

LS62 BXF is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 198,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LS62 BXF bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
198,885 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BXF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BXF was last recorded at 198,885 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 11,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,515 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,370 miles
Average per year
12,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,885 miles
  • 2025 – 187,515 miles
  • 2024 – 177,022 miles
  • 2023 – 161,655 miles
  • 2022 – 147,903 miles
  • 2021 – 140,224 miles
  • 2020 – 133,505 miles
  • 2019 – 118,113 miles
  • 2018 – 105,473 miles
  • 2017 – 89,836 miles
  • 2016 – 69,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,885 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,885 miles (+11,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    198,885 miles
    Test number
    657986140754
    • MinorFront Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass187,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,515 miles
    Test number
    243198790315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail187,515 miles (+10,493)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,515 miles
    Test number
    205537255600
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass177,022 miles (+15,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    177,022 miles
    Test number
    466547885568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre low pressure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage
  5. Pass161,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,655 miles
    Test number
    944570753077
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail161,655 miles (+13,752)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,655 miles
    Test number
    253141941028
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass147,903 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,903 miles
    Test number
    837003055517
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail147,903 miles (+7,679)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,903 miles
    Test number
    266427191325
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass140,224 miles (+6,719)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    140,224 miles
    Test number
    809228291562
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass133,505 miles (+143)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,505 miles
    Test number
    200253887489
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail133,362 miles (+15,249)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    711064455777
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass118,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    610087801719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,113 miles (+12,640)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    406599428988
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass105,473 miles (+15,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,473 miles
    Test number
    353388525248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass89,836 miles (+20,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,836 miles
    Test number
    557272293141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,534 miles
    Test number
    964335811402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 BXF

Does LS62 BXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 BXF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BXF?
The MOT on LS62 BXF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS62 BXF done?
LS62 BXF was recorded at 198,885 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 12,352 miles a year.
Has LS62 BXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BXF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 BXF 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 BXF find?
LS62 BXF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts.

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