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BMW 1 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 FCOMOT history

LA12 FCO is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LA12 FCO grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,211 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 FCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 FCO was last recorded at 105,211 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,829 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
4,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,211 miles
  • 2025 – 104,829 miles
  • 2024 – 104,045 miles
  • 2023 – 102,912 miles
  • 2022 – 102,305 miles
  • 2021 – 100,567 miles
  • 2020 – 98,450 miles
  • 2019 – 94,816 miles
  • 2018 – 87,178 miles
  • 2017 – 80,257 miles
  • 2016 – 71,579 miles
  • 2015 – 52,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,211 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,211 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    409387339251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    353866241958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail104,829 miles (+784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    706027730974
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass104,045 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    758515052802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,033 miles (+1,121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    424176462376
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    267798041754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Fail102,912 miles (+607)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    929525866626
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass102,305 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,305 miles
    Test number
    444801384143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,567 miles (+2,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    799413142635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre & tyre cracked/perished & inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy deteriorated
  10. Pass98,450 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    699378931005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,816 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,816 miles
    Test number
    210100964870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass87,178 miles (+6,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,178 miles
    Test number
    443497549393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass80,257 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,257 miles
    Test number
    446967633497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,579 miles (+19,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,579 miles
    Test number
    909867202427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn heavily on inner and outer edges
  15. Pass52,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    452670409229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
  16. Fail52,146 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    250575085443
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly

Questions about LA12 FCO

Does LA12 FCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FCO is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 FCO?
The MOT on LA12 FCO is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 FCO done?
LA12 FCO was recorded at 105,211 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,912 miles a year.
Has LA12 FCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 FCO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LA12 FCO 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 FCO find?
LA12 FCO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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