BMW 3 SERIES LO12AEF has 17 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 191,294 miles 4 months ago on Monday 5th January 2026 at 14:25.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 11th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

LO12AEF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JANUARY 2027191,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2026191,224 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak And Dust Cover Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202511TH JANUARY 2026179,843 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil And Weather Cover Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Weather Cover Missing
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Weather Cover Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Slight Play In Steering
FAILED8TH JANUARY 2025179,773 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil And Weather Cover Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Weather Cover Missing
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Weather Cover Insecure
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Slight Play In Steering
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202411TH JANUARY 2025166,126 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Weather Cover Also Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Weather Covers Deteriorated
FAILED4TH JANUARY 2024165,986 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Weather Cover Also Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak Weather Cover Also Deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Slight Play In Steering
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Weather Covers Deteriorated
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202311TH JANUARY 2024153,095 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Slight Play In Steering
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2023152,931 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Slight Play In Steering
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202211TH JANUARY 2023141,472 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Slight Play In Steering
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202111TH JANUARY 2022134,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 201911TH JANUARY 2021127,570 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND JULY 201811TH JULY 2019122,927 MI
FAILED2ND JULY 2018122,927 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
PASSED12TH JULY 201711TH JULY 2018117,531 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH MAY 20168TH JUNE 201795,998 MI
FAILED13TH MAY 201695,998 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED3RD JUNE 20158TH JUNE 201673,596 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LO12AEF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

LO12AEF MOT Comments

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LO12AEF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 191,294 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,664 miles

LO12AEF FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration LO12AEF was manufactured on Friday 8th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 191,294 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,664 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LO12AEF has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 27 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does LO12AEF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 LO12AEF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LO12AEF Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 LO12AEF does have Tax. Read more

When does LO12AEF Tax expire?

The current Tax for LO12AEF will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LO12AEF MOT expire?

The current MOT for LO12AEF will expire in 9 months on Monday 11th January 2027. Read more

When did LO12AEF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LO12AEF was on Monday 5th January 2026 at 14:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LO12AEF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LO12AEF we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LO12AEF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LO12AEF we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LO12AEF?

LO12AEF is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has LO12AEF done?

The odometer reading for LO12AEF at the last MOT in January 2026 was 191,294 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,664 miles per year. Read more

How old is LO12AEF?

The vehicle LO12AEF was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 8th June 2012. Read more

What colour is LO12AEF?

The official colour of LO12AEF is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does LO12AEF have?

LO12AEF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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