BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LA12 ULWMOT history
LA12 ULW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 87,011 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA12 ULW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA12 ULW was last recorded at 87,011 miles on 27 May 2026, 9,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,814 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,197 miles
- Average per year
- 5,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,011 miles
- 2025 – 77,814 miles
- 2023 – 70,180 miles
- 2022 – 62,013 miles
- 2021 – 55,236 miles
- 2020 – 51,035 miles
- 2019 – 46,400 miles
- 2018 – 41,003 miles
- 2017 – 34,416 miles
- 2016 – 27,680 miles
- 2015 – 21,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,011 miles (+9,197)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 87,011 miles
- Test number
- 218939505754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,814 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 77,814 miles
- Test number
- 708991502339
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail77,814 miles (+7,634)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,814 miles
- Test number
- 941650657328
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass70,180 miles (+8,167)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 70,180 miles
- Test number
- 610606229488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,013 miles (+6,777)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 62,013 miles
- Test number
- 198955404658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 55,236 miles
- Test number
- 330752754066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,236 miles (+1,658)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,236 miles
- Test number
- 781947290014
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass53,578 miles (+2,543)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 53,578 miles
- Test number
- 866343307192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,035 miles (+4,635)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 51,035 miles
- Test number
- 158360618802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,400 miles (+5,397)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 573746941161
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Pass41,003 miles (+6,587)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 41,003 miles
- Test number
- 481395740030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,416 miles (+6,736)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 34,416 miles
- Test number
- 578807802928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,680 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 27,680 miles
- Test number
- 466706866674
- Advisory1 of 2 horn units inoperative, weak tone
Pass21,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 21,148 miles
- Test number
- 528371165099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA12 ULW
- Does LA12 ULW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 ULW is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA12 ULW?
- The MOT on LA12 ULW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA12 ULW done?
- LA12 ULW was recorded at 87,011 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
- Has LA12 ULW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA12 ULW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA12 ULW 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 ULW find?
- LA12 ULW passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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