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BV12 NLM

2012 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Audi A3 Diesel 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 183,923 miles on the clock, averaging 12,123 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc.

MOT & Mileage History for BV12 NLM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
183,923
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,123

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,923 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,001
Average per year12,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV12 NLM 51k85k118k151k184k '15'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage179,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage170,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage162,834 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage157,168 miles
Since last MOT+39,742 miles
PASS
Mileage117,426 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,426 miles
Since last MOT+28,901 miles
PASS
Mileage88,525 miles
Since last MOT+17,274 miles
PASS
Mileage71,251 miles
Since last MOT+11,185 miles
PASS
Mileage60,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage51,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About BV12 NLM

What car is BV12 NLM?

BV12 NLM is a blue Audi A3, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2012.

What is the mileage of BV12 NLM?

The last recorded mileage for BV12 NLM was 183,923 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV12 NLM passed its MOT?

BV12 NLM has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.

Is BV12 NLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV12 NLM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV12 NLM?

BV12 NLM is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.