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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC12 ORUMOT history

LC12 ORU is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 129,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

LC12 ORU red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
129,121 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 ORU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 ORU was last recorded at 129,121 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 2,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,610 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,511 miles
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,121 miles
  • 2021 – 126,610 miles
  • 2020 – 122,214 miles
  • 2019 – 111,570 miles
  • 2018 – 105,095 miles
  • 2017 – 96,721 miles
  • 2016 – 84,042 miles
  • 2015 – 70,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,121 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,121 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,121 miles
    Test number
    3402653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,610 miles (+4,396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,610 miles
    Test number
    836781732180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass122,214 miles (+10,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,214 miles
    Test number
    136659537540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass111,570 miles (+6,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,570 miles
    Test number
    187219324863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass105,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    419241237865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Fail105,095 miles (+8,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,095 miles
    Test number
    172417113089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass96,721 miles (+12,679)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,721 miles
    Test number
    294962404020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,042 miles (+13,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    450544260770
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underside of vehicle
  9. Pass70,726 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,726 miles
    Test number
    119266485444
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Questions about LC12 ORU

Does LC12 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC12 ORU expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC12 ORU?
The MOT on LC12 ORU expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC12 ORU done?
LC12 ORU was recorded at 129,121 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has LC12 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 ORU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LC12 ORU 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 LC12 ORU find?
LC12 ORU passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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