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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 FMAMOT history

LB12 FMA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 133,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
133,225 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 FMA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 FMA was last recorded at 133,225 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 11,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,198 miles · 30 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
11,027 miles
Average per year
10,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,225 miles
  • 2022 – 122,198 miles
  • 2021 – 114,301 miles
  • 2019 – 95,810 miles
  • 2018 – 82,306 miles
  • 2017 – 69,656 miles
  • 2016 – 58,162 miles
  • 2015 – 41,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,225 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHorn is weak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,225 miles
    Test number
    810561592412
    • AdvisoryHorn is weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,225 miles (+11,027)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,225 miles
    Test number
    321215895060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHorn is weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,198 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,198 miles
    Test number
    109842706636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass114,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    357918686472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail114,301 miles (+18,491)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,301 miles
    Test number
    838346219316
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass95,810 miles (+13,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,810 miles
    Test number
    457164989258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass82,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,306 miles
    Test number
    193883187675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,305 miles (+12,649)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    462498420122
    • MajorBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  9. Pass69,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,656 miles
    Test number
    817512705172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    408161122726
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn low / grooved (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass58,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    812606810950
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail58,162 miles (+16,461)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,162 miles
    Test number
    198923853510
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  13. Fail41,701 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    328575255123
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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

  14. Pass41,701 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    709395655139
    • 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

Questions about LB12 FMA

Does LB12 FMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 FMA expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 FMA?
The MOT on LB12 FMA expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 FMA done?
LB12 FMA was recorded at 133,225 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 10,606 miles a year.
Has LB12 FMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 FMA has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 FMA 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 LB12 FMA find?
LB12 FMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: horn is weak; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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