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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 2,979 cc

LA12 CBYMOT history

LA12 CBY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 53,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

LA12 CBY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
53,396 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 CBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 CBY was last recorded at 53,396 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,575 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,821 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 53,396 miles
  • 2022 – 51,575 miles
  • 2021 – 46,858 miles
  • 2020 – 43,157 miles
  • 2019 – 38,560 miles
  • 2018 – 32,033 miles
  • 2017 – 22,950 miles
  • 2016 – 17,413 miles
  • 2015 – 11,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front headlight level sensor loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front steering arm has been heated,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,396 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    944745284072
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail53,396 miles (+1,821)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    134799886843
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass51,575 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,575 miles
    Test number
    710610665310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,551 miles (+4,693)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    771794410019
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass46,858 miles (+19)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    681321701070
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight level sensor loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has been heated,
  6. Fail46,839 miles (+3,682)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,839 miles
    Test number
    109184563933
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight level sensor loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has been heated,
  7. Pass43,157 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    424735367454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,560 miles (+6,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    820568464227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass32,033 miles (+9,083)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,033 miles
    Test number
    157721234970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    22,950 miles
    Test number
    588951239170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail22,950 miles (+5,537)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,950 miles
    Test number
    752173797787
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass17,413 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    17,413 miles
    Test number
    943086031879
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass11,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,166 miles
    Test number
    208045855416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 CBY

Does LA12 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 CBY expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 CBY?
The MOT on LA12 CBY expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 CBY done?
LA12 CBY was recorded at 53,396 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has LA12 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 CBY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 CBY 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 CBY find?
LA12 CBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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