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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VTZMOT history

LT12 VTZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LT12 VTZ 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 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,172 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VTZ
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
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VTZ was last recorded at 151,172 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 9,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,399 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,773 miles
Average per year
9,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,172 miles
  • 2024 – 141,399 miles
  • 2023 – 132,837 miles
  • 2022 – 124,958 miles
  • 2021 – 117,317 miles
  • 2020 – 110,762 miles
  • 2019 – 104,033 miles
  • 2018 – 94,130 miles
  • 2017 – 84,682 miles
  • 2016 – 73,680 miles
  • 2015 – 48,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,172 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,172 miles (+9,773)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    615190608723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,399 miles (+8,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,399 miles
    Test number
    557104882868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass132,837 miles (+7,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    678228225396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in track control arm

  4. Pass124,958 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,958 miles
    Test number
    484395526343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail124,890 miles (+7,573)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    985675827553
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,317 miles (+6,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,317 miles
    Test number
    387096006225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Aux damper / bush deteriorated cracking to rubber (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play found at steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,762 miles
    Test number
    245265999535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail110,762 miles (+6,729)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,762 miles
    Test number
    529771414741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass104,033 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    535685991953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,130 miles (+9,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    674284004052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 Mill. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,682 miles (+11,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    881137371056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,680 miles (+11,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,680 miles
    Test number
    122782644808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    520087040778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,150 miles (+14,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    557978944455
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass48,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,123 miles
    Test number
    385823365067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 VTZ

Does LT12 VTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VTZ is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VTZ?
The MOT on LT12 VTZ is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VTZ done?
LT12 VTZ was recorded at 151,172 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,555 miles a year.
Has LT12 VTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VTZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LT12 VTZ 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 VTZ find?
LT12 VTZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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