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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LA12 UFTMOT history

LA12 UFT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 171,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LA12 UFT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,705 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UFT was last recorded at 171,705 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 12,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,752 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,953 miles
Average per year
11,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,705 miles
  • 2024 – 158,752 miles
  • 2023 – 146,226 miles
  • 2022 – 136,519 miles
  • 2021 – 125,761 miles
  • 2020 – 121,069 miles
  • 2019 – 114,432 miles
  • 2018 – 104,871 miles
  • 2017 – 84,487 miles
  • 2016 – 69,987 miles
  • 2015 – 55,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,705 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,705 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,705 miles
    Test number
    177611565579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,752 miles (+12,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,752 miles
    Test number
    297742614761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,226 miles (+9,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,226 miles
    Test number
    461391873819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,519 miles (+10,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,519 miles
    Test number
    928716659186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass125,761 miles (+4,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,761 miles
    Test number
    458277080250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass121,069 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,069 miles
    Test number
    258522709743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,026 miles (+6,594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    263990056165
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass114,432 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,432 miles
    Test number
    626332964034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,871 miles (+20,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,871 miles
    Test number
    287120578475
    • AdvisoryAll tyres misshaped
  10. Pass84,487 miles (+14,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,487 miles
    Test number
    659694768163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    969048299651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,987 miles (+14,114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    219892420245
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  13. Pass55,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    449042455166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UFT

Does LA12 UFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UFT is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UFT?
The MOT on LA12 UFT is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UFT done?
LA12 UFT was recorded at 171,705 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 11,148 miles a year.
Has LA12 UFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UFT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LA12 UFT 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 UFT find?
LA12 UFT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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