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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VTOMOT history

LT12 VTO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LT12 VTO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,223 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VTO was last recorded at 149,223 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,164 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
9,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,223 miles
  • 2024 – 132,123 miles
  • 2023 – 123,448 miles
  • 2022 – 115,645 miles
  • 2020 – 105,780 miles
  • 2019 – 86,374 miles
  • 2018 – 69,503 miles
  • 2017 – 65,169 miles
  • 2016 – 61,368 miles
  • 2015 – 48,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,223 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,223 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,223 miles
    Test number
    270557346885
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail149,164 miles (+8,231)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,164 miles
    Test number
    586895664807
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,933 miles (+8,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,933 miles
    Test number
    859902020649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass132,123 miles (+8,675)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,123 miles
    Test number
    240768047295
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber deteriorated /splitting
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  5. Pass123,448 miles (+7,803)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,448 miles
    Test number
    772990665739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    668991019759
    • 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))
  7. Fail115,645 miles (+9,865)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    147182280849
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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))
  8. Pass105,780 miles (+19,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    503764739877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,374 miles (+16,871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    584889173308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,503 miles (+4,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,503 miles
    Test number
    176663018390
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable casing deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber drive flange deteriorated
  11. Pass65,169 miles (+3,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,169 miles
    Test number
    331137162610
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass61,368 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    547611317623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,567 miles
    Test number
    896579195061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT12 VTO

Does LT12 VTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VTO is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VTO?
The MOT on LT12 VTO is valid until 13 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 VTO done?
LT12 VTO was recorded at 149,223 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,495 miles a year.
Has LT12 VTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VTO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VTO 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 VTO find?
LT12 VTO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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