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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS62 STZMOT history

LS62 STZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 192,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LS62 STZ 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 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
192,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 STZ
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
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 STZ was last recorded at 192,508 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,507 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,508 miles
  • 2025 – 188,259 miles
  • 2024 – 183,964 miles
  • 2023 – 164,292 miles
  • 2022 – 150,782 miles
  • 2021 – 138,924 miles
  • 2020 – 130,311 miles
  • 2019 – 112,220 miles
  • 2018 – 99,811 miles
  • 2017 – 92,248 miles
  • 2016 – 70,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,508 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    192,508 miles
    Test number
    153127535574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail192,507 miles (+4,248)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,507 miles
    Test number
    700833257243
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    353122234584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail188,259 miles (+4,295)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,259 miles
    Test number
    628175679979
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,964 miles
    Test number
    551756688083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail183,964 miles (+19,672)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,964 miles
    Test number
    985518487797
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass164,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,292 miles
    Test number
    596758033679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,292 miles (+13,510)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,292 miles
    Test number
    560441278409
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  9. Pass150,782 miles (+11,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,782 miles
    Test number
    482745746043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens on tail gate loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tyre worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,924 miles (+8,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,924 miles
    Test number
    925498067475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass130,311 miles (+18,091)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    669451993149
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  12. Pass112,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    944745233050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,220 miles (+12,409)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    837033318783
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    872775713485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,811 miles (+7,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    834566622471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  16. Pass92,248 miles (+21,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    551869431954
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 2mm

  17. Pass70,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    318025070053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 STZ

Does LS62 STZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS62 STZ is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS62 STZ?
The MOT on LS62 STZ is valid until 30 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 STZ done?
LS62 STZ was recorded at 192,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 12,158 miles a year.
Has LS62 STZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 STZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS62 STZ 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 STZ find?
LS62 STZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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