BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LT12 PHAMOT history
LT12 PHA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,982 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 169,982 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT12 PHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT12 PHA was last recorded at 169,982 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 10,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,623 miles · 8 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,359 miles
- Average per year
- 8,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,982 miles
- 2025 – 159,623 miles
- 2024 – 152,498 miles
- 2023 – 142,860 miles
- 2022 – 139,390 miles
- 2021 – 135,842 miles
- 2020 – 128,127 miles
- 2019 – 122,438 miles
- 2018 – 115,895 miles
- 2017 – 107,056 miles
- 2016 – 97,356 miles
- 2015 – 88,433 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,982 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 169,982 miles
- Test number
- 973641250005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Fail169,980 miles (+10,357)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,980 miles
- Test number
- 216849882666
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass159,623 miles (+102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 159,623 miles
- Test number
- 312775396407
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,521 miles (+7,023)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,521 miles
- Test number
- 747415366388
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,498 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,498 miles
- Test number
- 813972608565
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,498 miles (+9,638)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,498 miles
- Test number
- 138095805632
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,860 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 142,860 miles
- Test number
- 731981888025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,390 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,390 miles
- Test number
- 541973136483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,842 miles (+7,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 135,842 miles
- Test number
- 612542925509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass128,127 miles (+5,689)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,127 miles
- Test number
- 799412684219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,438 miles (+6,543)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,438 miles
- Test number
- 643991915304
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,895 miles (+8,839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 115,895 miles
- Test number
- 606353942781
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,056 miles (+9,700)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 107,056 miles
- Test number
- 229647371528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,356 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,356 miles
- Test number
- 101802960739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner side wall perish
Fail97,356 miles (+8,923)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,356 miles
- Test number
- 634480965780
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre inner side wall perish
Pass88,433 miles (+14,856)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,433 miles
- Test number
- 126285622394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,577 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 73,577 miles
- Test number
- 416590335046
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LT12 PHA
- Does LT12 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 PHA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT12 PHA?
- The MOT on LT12 PHA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT12 PHA done?
- LT12 PHA was recorded at 169,982 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 8,254 miles a year.
- Has LT12 PHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT12 PHA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LT12 PHA 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 PHA find?
- LT12 PHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides.
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