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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VTKMOT history

LT12 VTK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 185,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LT12 VTK white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
185,172 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VTK
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 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VTK was last recorded at 185,172 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,760 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,412 miles
Average per year
8,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,172 miles
  • 2025 – 181,760 miles
  • 2024 – 176,185 miles
  • 2023 – 171,896 miles
  • 2022 – 168,770 miles
  • 2021 – 164,528 miles
  • 2020 – 162,426 miles
  • 2019 – 156,284 miles
  • 2018 – 145,743 miles
  • 2017 – 137,277 miles
  • 2016 – 123,960 miles
  • 2015 – 91,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,172 miles (+3,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    185,172 miles
    Test number
    452234716635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass181,760 miles (+5,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,760 miles
    Test number
    999246347636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass176,185 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    176,185 miles
    Test number
    219979580293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail176,099 miles (+4,203)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,099 miles
    Test number
    996958945242
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass171,896 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    511007495783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,770 miles (+4,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    168,770 miles
    Test number
    224266267924
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass164,528 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,528 miles
    Test number
    806921119830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,426 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    162,426 miles
    Test number
    157327658374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,284 miles (+10,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    156,284 miles
    Test number
    920716276390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass145,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    145,743 miles
    Test number
    847134337404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail145,743 miles (+8,466)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,743 miles
    Test number
    892808714630
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass137,277 miles (+13,317)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    631450390751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,960 miles (+32,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    638253526222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    396527135003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,128 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    275217635055
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on edges

Questions about LT12 VTK

Does LT12 VTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VTK is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VTK?
The MOT on LT12 VTK is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VTK done?
LT12 VTK was recorded at 185,172 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 8,317 miles a year.
Has LT12 VTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VTK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 VTK 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 VTK find?
LT12 VTK passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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