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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VUAMOT history

LT12 VUA is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LT12 VUA white BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,531 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VUA was last recorded at 169,531 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,705 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,826 miles
Average per year
9,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,531 miles
  • 2025 – 164,705 miles
  • 2024 – 160,127 miles
  • 2023 – 152,785 miles
  • 2022 – 145,500 miles
  • 2021 – 138,146 miles
  • 2020 – 133,164 miles
  • 2019 – 121,707 miles
  • 2018 – 110,676 miles
  • 2017 – 98,201 miles
  • 2016 – 84,612 miles
  • 2015 – 67,769 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,531 miles (+4,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,531 miles
    Test number
    546424658136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,705 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    693123597700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail164,703 miles (+4,576)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,703 miles
    Test number
    695210312849
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass160,127 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,127 miles
    Test number
    935608879764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail160,070 miles (+7,285)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,070 miles
    Test number
    950862166067
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass152,785 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,785 miles
    Test number
    459323146218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,740 miles (+7,240)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,740 miles
    Test number
    459779463923
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,500 miles (+7,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,500 miles
    Test number
    961469545058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in inner steering rack joint

  9. Pass138,146 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,146 miles
    Test number
    910979685062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass133,164 miles (+11,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,164 miles
    Test number
    323303916754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,707 miles (+11,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    170528330137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,676 miles (+12,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,676 miles
    Test number
    271092815003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,201 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,201 miles
    Test number
    622644698436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,612 miles (+16,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,612 miles
    Test number
    273947018636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,769 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,769 miles
    Test number
    826229375062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail67,769 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,769 miles
    Test number
    148649475431
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 VUA

Does LT12 VUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VUA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VUA?
The MOT on LT12 VUA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 VUA done?
LT12 VUA was recorded at 169,531 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,173 miles a year.
Has LT12 VUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VUA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VUA 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 VUA find?
LT12 VUA passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc back plate insecure; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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