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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 PCFMOT history

LT12 PCF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 161,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LT12 PCF grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
161,778 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 PCF
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 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 PCF was last recorded at 161,778 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 13,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
148,732 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,046 miles
Average per year
9,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,778 miles
  • 2024 – 148,732 miles
  • 2023 – 140,367 miles
  • 2022 – 130,737 miles
  • 2021 – 115,159 miles
  • 2020 – 106,629 miles
  • 2018 – 87,698 miles
  • 2017 – 85,424 miles
  • 2016 – 84,387 miles
  • 2015 – 67,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,778 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,778 miles (+13,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    161,778 miles
    Test number
    281903748189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,732 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,732 miles
    Test number
    151700539177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,367 miles (+9,630)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    582019899106
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass130,737 miles (+15,578)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,737 miles
    Test number
    859674150320
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,159 miles (+8,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    403482794669
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres near limit
  6. Pass106,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,629 miles
    Test number
    542292725420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,627 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,627 km
    Test number
    581857854926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,698 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,698 miles
    Test number
    403205012096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,424 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    871254784358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    573965953372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,387 miles (+16,472)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    227610155760
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass67,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    399505615201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 PCF

Does LT12 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 PCF is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 PCF?
The MOT on LT12 PCF is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 PCF done?
LT12 PCF was recorded at 161,778 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,150 miles a year.
Has LT12 PCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 PCF has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on LT12 PCF 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 LT12 PCF find?
LT12 PCF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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