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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,926 cc

LR12 KAAMOT history

LR12 KAA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

LR12 KAA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,324 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 KAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 KAA was last recorded at 69,324 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,613 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,711 miles
Average per year
4,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,324 miles
  • 2025 – 65,613 miles
  • 2024 – 62,517 miles
  • 2023 – 59,877 miles
  • 2022 – 57,755 miles
  • 2021 – 55,455 miles
  • 2019 – 44,481 miles
  • 2018 – 36,391 miles
  • 2017 – 31,650 miles
  • 2016 – 26,616 miles
  • 2015 – 19,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,324 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,324 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    991419619575
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,324 miles (+3,711)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,324 miles
    Test number
    451532960186
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,613 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    217610026694
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lenses tarnished
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing on screen

  4. Pass62,517 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    470283719623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    728399148632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,877 miles (+2,122)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,877 miles
    Test number
    617675974730
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,755 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,755 miles
    Test number
    452741934476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,455 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    305863241295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,873 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,873 miles
    Test number
    426246193728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail53,872 miles (+9,391)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,872 miles
    Test number
    212558845185
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,481 miles (+8,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    628931936865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,391 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    837611646251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,650 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,650 miles
    Test number
    752688160630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    179162610964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,616 miles (+7,470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    878530388653
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass19,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,146 miles
    Test number
    615241025105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR12 KAA

Does LR12 KAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 KAA is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 KAA?
The MOT on LR12 KAA is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 KAA done?
LR12 KAA was recorded at 69,324 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 4,445 miles a year.
Has LR12 KAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 KAA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 KAA 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 LR12 KAA find?
LR12 KAA passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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