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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 YVUMOT history

LT12 YVU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 111,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LT12 YVU 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,190 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 YVU
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
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 YVU was last recorded at 111,190 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,175 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,190 miles
  • 2024 – 111,175 miles
  • 2023 – 107,520 miles
  • 2022 – 101,060 miles
  • 2021 – 94,103 miles
  • 2020 – 89,180 miles
  • 2019 – 80,636 miles
  • 2018 – 72,949 miles
  • 2017 – 65,084 miles
  • 2016 – 59,645 miles
  • 2015 – 50,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,190 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,190 miles
    Test number
    139455757969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass111,175 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    111,175 miles
    Test number
    482709473079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass111,161 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,161 miles
    Test number
    850279184787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. Pass107,520 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    870845110127
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under tray fitted
  5. Pass101,060 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    448514707440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    119691080913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,103 miles (+4,923)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,103 miles
    Test number
    385583455842
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass89,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    387943671529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,180 miles (+8,544)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,180 miles
    Test number
    979424188224
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass80,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    346255139277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,636 miles (+7,687)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    494732983210
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass72,949 miles (+7,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    928840700927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake balance low reading
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass65,084 miles (+5,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    970186518632
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading a lot lower than nearside reading
    • AdvisoryRuns to clean to get emissions reading
  14. Pass59,645 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    725120638514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    187541845449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT12 YVU

Does LT12 YVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 YVU is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 YVU?
The MOT on LT12 YVU is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 YVU done?
LT12 YVU was recorded at 111,190 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,607 miles a year.
Has LT12 YVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 YVU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 YVU 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 YVU find?
LT12 YVU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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