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BMW 3 Series

Pink · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

A12 URTMOT history

A12 URT is a pink petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

A12 URT pink BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
153,524 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 URT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 URT was last recorded at 153,524 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,504 miles · 8 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,524 miles
  • 2023 – 152,504 miles
  • 2021 – 152,376 miles
  • 2018 – 152,112 miles
  • 2017 – 147,070 miles
  • 2016 – 143,628 miles
  • 2015 – 142,274 miles
  • 2014 – 141,644 miles
  • 2013 – 141,586 miles
  • 2011 – 138,132 miles
  • 2010 – 133,978 miles
  • 2009 – 132,434 miles
  • 2008 – 116,227 miles
  • 2007 – 114,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,524 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,524 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,524 miles
    Test number
    154938035693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,504 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,504 miles
    Test number
    772479411802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,376 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    152,376 miles
    Test number
    127910110877
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,112 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    615162528042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail151,940 miles (+4,870)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,940 miles
    Test number
    899359636354
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,070 miles
    Test number
    826101744076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,070 miles (+3,442)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,070 miles
    Test number
    748805699866
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  8. Pass143,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    356178091806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,628 miles (+1,354)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    419479746559
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes. rear sections (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass142,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,274 miles
    Test number
    388862925155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail142,274 miles (+630)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,274 miles
    Test number
    936621025118
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass141,644 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,644 miles
    Test number
    168144874434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass141,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,586 miles
    Test number
    627864763016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,586 miles (+3,454)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,586 miles
    Test number
    928485043041
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp lit

  15. Pass138,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    138,132 miles
    Test number
    379861651457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,132 miles (+4,154)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,132 miles
    Test number
    447261451237
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass133,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    774448590169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,978 miles (+1,544)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    600591590146
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass132,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    103165359199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail132,434 miles (+16,207)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    772445159150
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass116,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    116,227 miles
    Test number
    763043338003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,150 miles (+15,150)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    954303838067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAirbag warning light lit

  23. Pass114,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    160441417402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,000 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,000 miles
    Test number
    122848707081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about A12 URT

Does A12 URT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 URT is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 URT?
The MOT on A12 URT is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 URT done?
A12 URT was recorded at 153,524 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has A12 URT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 URT has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on A12 URT 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 A12 URT find?
A12 URT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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