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BMW 318

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

LA12 EMMMOT history

LA12 EMM is a white petrol BMW 318 first used on 2 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 120,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,084 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 EMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
2 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 EMM was last recorded at 120,084 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 17,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,894 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,190 miles
Average per year
11,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,084 miles
  • 2025 – 102,894 miles
  • 2023 – 91,919 miles
  • 2022 – 83,386 miles
  • 2021 – 71,980 miles
  • 2020 – 56,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,084 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.

  • Expansion tank empty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,084 miles (+17,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,084 miles
    Test number
    769166643192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,894 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,894 miles
    Test number
    841860199673
    • AdvisoryExpansion tank empty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail102,870 miles (+10,951)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,870 miles
    Test number
    748654402790
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExpansion tank empty
    • AdvisoryItems in rear of car so adult belts not tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass91,919 miles (+8,533)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    447673587252
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray
  5. Pass83,386 miles (+11,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    913639668250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,980 miles
    Test number
    763928470152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,978 miles (+15,857)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,978 miles
    Test number
    366009924904
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,121 miles
    Test number
    271317266504
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LA12 EMM

Does LA12 EMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 EMM is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 EMM?
The MOT on LA12 EMM is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 EMM done?
LA12 EMM was recorded at 120,084 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 11,675 miles a year.
Has LA12 EMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 EMM has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 EMM 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 EMM find?
LA12 EMM passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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