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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LA12 AMGMOT history

LA12 AMG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LA12 AMG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,802 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 AMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 AMG was last recorded at 100,802 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,779 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,802 miles
  • 2025 – 94,438 miles
  • 2024 – 89,651 miles
  • 2023 – 82,429 miles
  • 2022 – 75,133 miles
  • 2021 – 70,401 miles
  • 2020 – 66,089 miles
  • 2019 – 62,092 miles
  • 2018 – 59,059 miles
  • 2017 – 51,990 miles
  • 2016 – 42,153 miles
  • 2015 – 32,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,802 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,802 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,802 miles
    Test number
    124055448834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail100,779 miles (+6,341)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,779 miles
    Test number
    478560006385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass94,438 miles (+4,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,438 miles
    Test number
    439998303633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,651 miles (+7,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,651 miles
    Test number
    576000495721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass82,429 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    674668042045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,133 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    860717547454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,401 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    262287666177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail70,266 miles (+4,177)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    278085994958
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass66,089 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    777331136729
    • AdvisoryO/S side repeater a little dim
  10. Pass62,092 miles (+3,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    106530454176
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass59,059 miles (+7,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    844467469017
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass51,990 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    986143801352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,153 miles (+9,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    916417321183
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass32,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,308 miles
    Test number
    778421476028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 AMG

Does LA12 AMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 AMG is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 AMG?
The MOT on LA12 AMG is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 AMG done?
LA12 AMG was recorded at 100,802 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,259 miles a year.
Has LA12 AMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 AMG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 AMG 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 LA12 AMG find?
LA12 AMG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall.

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