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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VULMOT history

LT12 VUL is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 111,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2024.

LT12 VUL white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
111,647 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VUL was last recorded at 111,647 miles on 10 Jan 2024, 7,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,385 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,262 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 111,647 miles
  • 2023 – 104,385 miles
  • 2022 – 95,712 miles
  • 2021 – 85,525 miles
  • 2020 – 82,987 miles
  • 2019 – 82,267 miles
  • 2017 – 74,382 miles
  • 2016 – 61,604 miles
  • 2015 – 45,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,647 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,647 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    111,647 miles
    Test number
    226384383586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,385 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,385 miles
    Test number
    106647601739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    196773523014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail95,712 miles (+10,187)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,712 miles
    Test number
    284798405948
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,525 miles (+2,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    388103146840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass82,987 miles (+720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,987 miles
    Test number
    928088961186
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass82,267 miles (+1,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,267 miles
    Test number
    360617829239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail81,158 miles (+6,776)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    860540045604
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass74,382 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    535466474396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail74,381 miles (+12,777)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    580560617846
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass61,604 miles (+16,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,604 miles
    Test number
    622688235022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,181 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    507724665080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail45,181 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    119144265096
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LT12 VUL

Does LT12 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VUL expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VUL?
The MOT on LT12 VUL expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VUL done?
LT12 VUL was recorded at 111,647 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2024, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has LT12 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VUL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LT12 VUL 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 LT12 VUL find?
LT12 VUL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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