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BMW X3

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LA12 UPBMOT history

LA12 UPB is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 17 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

LA12 UPB white BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,718 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 UPB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 UPB was last recorded at 96,718 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,418 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,300 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,718 miles
  • 2025 – 91,418 miles
  • 2024 – 85,244 miles
  • 2023 – 80,551 miles
  • 2022 – 76,931 miles
  • 2021 – 70,048 miles
  • 2020 – 65,118 miles
  • 2019 – 56,152 miles
  • 2018 – 48,365 miles
  • 2017 – 41,606 miles
  • 2016 – 34,200 miles
  • 2015 – 25,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,718 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,718 miles (+5,300)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    252979165998
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,418 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    388040654369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,244 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    940500927217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,551 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    533610114709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,931 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    970852733031
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,921 miles (+6,873)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,921 miles
    Test number
    124573565671
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,048 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,048 miles
    Test number
    970775366082
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,118 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    116779375284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,152 miles (+7,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    719081034692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass48,365 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,365 miles
    Test number
    768283145538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass41,606 miles (+7,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    448366519664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SHOULDER (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass34,200 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,200 miles
    Test number
    791873569825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,748 miles (+60)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,748 miles
    Test number
    275541115171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail25,688 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,688 miles
    Test number
    959270915142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LA12 UPB

Does LA12 UPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 UPB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 UPB?
The MOT on LA12 UPB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 UPB done?
LA12 UPB was recorded at 96,718 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LA12 UPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 UPB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LA12 UPB 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 UPB find?
LA12 UPB passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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