free car check
2012 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS12XWT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 18 Dec 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,754 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,704 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255 35 18 run flat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,973 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,976 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,453 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,896 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,086 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,495 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 11 Jun 202621 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,633 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,736 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 26,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS12XWT was registered on 2012-05-03
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.