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BMW 1 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LA12 VUTMOT history

LA12 VUT is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LA12 VUT black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,130 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 VUT was last recorded at 153,130 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 15,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,014 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,116 miles
Average per year
12,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,130 miles
  • 2025 – 138,014 miles
  • 2024 – 130,161 miles
  • 2023 – 121,159 miles
  • 2022 – 114,147 miles
  • 2021 – 100,105 miles
  • 2020 – 93,918 miles
  • 2019 – 81,717 miles
  • 2017 – 64,803 miles
  • 2016 – 39,278 miles
  • 2015 – 20,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,130 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    279686723668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,130 miles (+15,116)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    806074742635
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,014 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,014 miles
    Test number
    126947464283
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  4. Fail138,014 miles (+7,853)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,014 miles
    Test number
    391283497145
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  5. Pass130,161 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    644181466446
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet latch not latched/ light on dash

  6. Fail130,159 miles (+9,000)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    245075894707
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet latch not latched/ light on dash

  7. Pass121,159 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,159 miles
    Test number
    326553449960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,157 miles (+7,010)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    266554079585
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,147 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    206945716866
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail114,147 miles (+14,042)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    486472244265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass100,105 miles (+6,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    588263047241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,918 miles (+5,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,918 miles
    Test number
    475476008522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass88,351 miles (+6,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    348912630554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass81,717 miles (+16,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    184966693626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,803 miles (+25,525)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,803 miles
    Test number
    800840651909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,278 miles (+19,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    652487163165
    • AdvisorySnow tyre fitted to o/s/r

  17. Pass20,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,145 miles
    Test number
    519436594408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 VUT

Does LA12 VUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VUT is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VUT?
The MOT on LA12 VUT is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VUT done?
LA12 VUT was recorded at 153,130 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 12,020 miles a year.
Has LA12 VUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VUT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LA12 VUT 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 VUT find?
LA12 VUT passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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