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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VWCMOT history

LT12 VWC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 203,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LT12 VWC 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
203,460 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VWC
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
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VWC was last recorded at 203,460 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 17,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,155 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
17,305 miles
Average per year
15,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,460 miles
  • 2025 – 186,155 miles
  • 2024 – 169,948 miles
  • 2023 – 155,920 miles
  • 2022 – 142,790 miles
  • 2021 – 131,118 miles
  • 2020 – 119,192 miles
  • 2019 – 106,527 miles
  • 2018 – 90,303 miles
  • 2017 – 59,069 miles
  • 2016 – 30,663 miles
  • 2015 – 18,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,460 miles (+17,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    203,460 miles
    Test number
    561610401620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass186,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,155 miles
    Test number
    822017397731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail186,155 miles (+16,207)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,155 miles
    Test number
    756649017764
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass169,948 miles (+14,028)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,948 miles
    Test number
    224754638487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,920 miles (+233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,920 miles
    Test number
    383557268070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail155,687 miles (+12,897)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,687 miles
    Test number
    865404783001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,790 miles (+11,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,790 miles
    Test number
    887507372078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer parts of tread lower than centre (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,118 miles
    Test number
    471486715711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,084 miles (+11,892)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    964012685021
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass119,192 miles (+12,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,192 miles
    Test number
    933157889476
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass106,527 miles (+16,224)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,527 miles
    Test number
    566575786016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,303 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,303 miles
    Test number
    376621382422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,412 miles (+26,343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,412 miles
    Test number
    495648604183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,069 miles
    Test number
    801351265568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,065 miles (+28,402)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    743848148933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,663 miles (+11,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,663 miles
    Test number
    258798412231
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing a full inspection

  17. Pass18,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,844 miles
    Test number
    819535155088
    • NoteSlight bind of brakes at osf

Questions about LT12 VWC

Does LT12 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VWC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VWC?
The MOT on LT12 VWC is valid until 16 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 VWC done?
LT12 VWC was recorded at 203,460 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 15,866 miles a year.
Has LT12 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VWC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT12 VWC 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 VWC find?
LT12 VWC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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