
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
Pass51,575 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 51,575 miles
- Test number
- 710610665310
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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,
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,
Pass43,157 miles (+4,597)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 43,157 miles
- Test number
- 424735367454
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass32,033 miles (+9,083)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 32,033 miles
- Test number
- 157721234970
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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