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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,997 cc

LA12 URRMOT history

LA12 URR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LA12 URR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,871 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 URR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 URR was last recorded at 126,871 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,869 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,871 miles
  • 2025 – 118,898 miles
  • 2024 – 107,810 miles
  • 2023 – 96,002 miles
  • 2021 – 79,825 miles
  • 2020 – 68,213 miles
  • 2019 – 65,458 miles
  • 2018 – 58,168 miles
  • 2017 – 47,912 miles
  • 2016 – 39,349 miles
  • 2015 – 30,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,871 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,871 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,871 miles
    Test number
    696626082025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,869 miles (+7,971)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    893604234676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    578179778692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,896 miles (+11,086)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,896 miles
    Test number
    907981859196
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,810 miles (+11,808)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,810 miles
    Test number
    147584944387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,002 miles (+16,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,002 miles
    Test number
    768496942366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    656532334418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail79,825 miles (+11,612)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,825 miles
    Test number
    562691234886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass68,213 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,213 miles
    Test number
    501142156339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,836 miles (+2,378)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    132138020390
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass65,458 miles (+7,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,458 miles
    Test number
    746724193285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower part off front bumper damaged
  12. Pass58,168 miles (+10,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    234821364146
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front discs lipped
  13. Pass47,912 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    866130040280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,349 miles (+9,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    911052458834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,251 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,251 miles
    Test number
    278180075000
    • NoteTrigger point not met
  16. Pass30,247 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    499155665022
    • NoteDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

Questions about LA12 URR

Does LA12 URR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 URR is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 URR?
The MOT on LA12 URR is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 URR done?
LA12 URR was recorded at 126,871 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,870 miles a year.
Has LA12 URR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 URR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 URR 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 URR find?
LA12 URR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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