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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 FPPMOT history

LA12 FPP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

LA12 FPP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,562 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 FPP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 FPP was last recorded at 111,562 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,309 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,253 miles
Average per year
8,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,562 miles
  • 2024 – 106,645 miles
  • 2023 – 103,080 miles
  • 2022 – 97,544 miles
  • 2021 – 88,530 miles
  • 2020 – 84,482 miles
  • 2019 – 76,264 miles
  • 2018 – 64,334 miles
  • 2017 – 52,005 miles
  • 2016 – 36,717 miles
  • 2015 – 23,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,562 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,562 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,562 miles
    Test number
    821559846767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,309 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,309 miles
    Test number
    429980800589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    125005076884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail106,645 miles (+3,565)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,645 miles
    Test number
    232824548903
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass103,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    339397536914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,080 miles (+5,536)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,080 miles
    Test number
    232377546797
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  7. Pass97,544 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,544 miles
    Test number
    294661890278
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Fail97,538 miles (+9,008)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,538 miles
    Test number
    592920378573
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass88,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    682634159590
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail88,530 miles (+4,048)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,530 miles
    Test number
    620286356817
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass84,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    569377065901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,482 miles (+8,218)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    728705491065
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple cracks in inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  13. Pass76,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    202768177725
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected
  14. Fail76,264 miles (+11,930)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,264 miles
    Test number
    873319507546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions detected
  15. Pass64,334 miles (+12,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    236099094592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass52,005 miles (+15,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,005 miles
    Test number
    549515988066
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass36,717 miles (+13,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    445893425923
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  18. Pass23,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,380 miles
    Test number
    902698578482
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover obscuring view of components

Questions about LA12 FPP

Does LA12 FPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FPP is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 FPP?
The MOT on LA12 FPP is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 FPP done?
LA12 FPP was recorded at 111,562 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 8,550 miles a year.
Has LA12 FPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 FPP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 FPP 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 FPP find?
LA12 FPP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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