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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VXBMOT history

LT12 VXB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LT12 VXB grey 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,509 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VXB was last recorded at 141,509 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,807 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,702 miles
Average per year
9,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,509 miles
  • 2025 – 137,807 miles
  • 2024 – 134,884 miles
  • 2023 – 129,481 miles
  • 2022 – 124,414 miles
  • 2021 – 119,473 miles
  • 2020 – 109,996 miles
  • 2019 – 91,205 miles
  • 2017 – 67,385 miles
  • 2016 – 46,786 miles
  • 2015 – 40,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,509 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,509 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,509 miles
    Test number
    855420645812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,807 miles (+2,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    137,807 miles
    Test number
    723102289105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass134,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    283670782443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail134,884 miles (+8)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    446487284124
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail134,876 miles (+5,395)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,876 miles
    Test number
    248013935991
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass129,481 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,481 miles
    Test number
    571771620262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,414 miles (+4,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,414 miles
    Test number
    495605797004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,473 miles (+9,477)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,473 miles
    Test number
    818539203629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,996 miles (+18,791)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    738384725724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,205 miles (+23,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    580759247481
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass67,385 miles (+20,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    415147275886
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,786 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    548436630401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    222487862661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,791 miles (+7,595)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    642562443707
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass33,196 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    807126615060
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail33,195 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    107296915044
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT12 VXB

Does LT12 VXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 VXB is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VXB?
The MOT on LT12 VXB is valid until 22 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 VXB done?
LT12 VXB was recorded at 141,509 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,614 miles a year.
Has LT12 VXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VXB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 VXB 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 VXB find?
LT12 VXB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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