BMW 3 SERIES LO12AEU 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 200,261 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 15:44.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

LO12AEU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MARCH 2027200,261 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20252ND MARCH 2026190,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Slightly Deteriorated (3.1 (c))
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2025190,908 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Bonnet Primary Retaining Device Slightly Deteriorated (3.1 (c))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20242ND MARCH 2025188,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20232ND MARCH 2024180,330 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2023180,327 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202218TH FEBRUARY 2023169,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 2022169,881 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 202118TH FEBRUARY 2022164,497 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2021164,496 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH JULY 201919TH JANUARY 2021156,564 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))
PASSED20TH JULY 201819TH JULY 2019145,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED19TH JULY 2018145,290 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Front Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND MAY 201716TH JUNE 2018131,661 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 201616TH JUNE 2017116,485 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201511TH JUNE 201685,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED5TH JUNE 201584,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LO12AEU Passed/Failed

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

LO12AEU MOT Comments

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LO12AEU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 200,261 miles | Average yearly mileage: 14,304 miles

LO12AEU FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration LO12AEU was manufactured on Monday 11th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 200,261 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 14,304 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 LO12AEU has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 37 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 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 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does LO12AEU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 LO12AEU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LO12AEU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 23rd May 2026 LO12AEU does have Tax. Read more

When does LO12AEU Tax expire?

The current Tax for LO12AEU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 LO12AEU MOT expire?

The current MOT for LO12AEU will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027. Read more

When did LO12AEU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LO12AEU was on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 15:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LO12AEU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LO12AEU 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 LO12AEU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for LO12AEU 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 LO12AEU?

LO12AEU is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has LO12AEU done?

The odometer reading for LO12AEU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 200,261 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 14,304 miles per year. Read more

How old is LO12AEU?

The vehicle LO12AEU was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Monday 11th June 2012. Read more

What colour is LO12AEU?

The official colour of LO12AEU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does LO12AEU have?

LO12AEU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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