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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL12 UTAMOT history

LL12 UTA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LL12 UTA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,094 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 UTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 UTA was last recorded at 176,094 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,093 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,094 miles
  • 2025 – 171,326 miles
  • 2024 – 157,506 miles
  • 2023 – 145,185 miles
  • 2022 – 132,597 miles
  • 2021 – 121,847 miles
  • 2020 – 116,298 miles
  • 2019 – 106,302 miles
  • 2018 – 92,247 miles
  • 2017 – 75,941 miles
  • 2016 – 60,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,094 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,094 miles
    Test number
    670375337140
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail176,093 miles (+4,767)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,093 miles
    Test number
    577016123028
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass171,326 miles (+13,820)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,326 miles
    Test number
    741369349970
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass157,506 miles (+12,321)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,506 miles
    Test number
    167610734375
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass145,185 miles (+12,588)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    217384087419
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,597 miles (+10,750)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,597 miles
    Test number
    322687805007
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,847 miles (+5,549)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    127134902960
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass116,298 miles (+9,996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,298 miles
    Test number
    478626451070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass106,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    583350969015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,302 miles (+14,055)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,302 miles
    Test number
    199470010067
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass92,247 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    257510146032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail92,247 miles (+16,306)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    901184680193
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass75,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    307200696629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Fail75,941 miles (+15,456)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    246616962851
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass60,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    880322179181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LL12 UTA

Does LL12 UTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 UTA is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL12 UTA?
The MOT on LL12 UTA is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 UTA done?
LL12 UTA was recorded at 176,094 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 11,263 miles a year.
Has LL12 UTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 UTA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL12 UTA 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 LL12 UTA find?
LL12 UTA passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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