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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 UJRMOT history

LA12 UJR is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 201,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

LA12 UJR red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
201,471 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UJR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UJR was last recorded at 201,471 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,468 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
20,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,471 miles
  • 2022 – 181,875 miles
  • 2021 – 164,968 miles
  • 2020 – 149,465 miles
  • 2019 – 135,712 miles
  • 2018 – 117,912 miles
  • 2017 – 102,036 miles
  • 2016 – 74,097 miles
  • 2015 – 44,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,471 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,471 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    201,471 miles
    Test number
    312090320318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,468 miles (+19,593)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,468 miles
    Test number
    772254127986
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass181,875 miles (+16,907)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,875 miles
    Test number
    739792938397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,968 miles
    Test number
    833607605930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail164,968 miles (+15,503)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,968 miles
    Test number
    794920077399
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,465 miles
    Test number
    395176154861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail149,465 miles (+13,753)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,465 miles
    Test number
    189922778359
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,712 miles (+71)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,712 miles
    Test number
    908652789462
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  9. Fail135,641 miles (+17,729)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,641 miles
    Test number
    616464105858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  10. Pass117,912 miles (+15,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,912 miles
    Test number
    777536519163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass102,036 miles (+27,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    554749510417
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass74,097 miles (+29,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    994708957039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass44,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,907 miles
    Test number
    680597198661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 UJR

Does LA12 UJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA12 UJR expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UJR?
The MOT on LA12 UJR expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA12 UJR done?
LA12 UJR was recorded at 201,471 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 20,637 miles a year.
Has LA12 UJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UJR has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LA12 UJR 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 UJR find?
LA12 UJR passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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