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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 UHMMOT history

LB12 UHM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,804 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 UHM
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
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 UHM was last recorded at 138,804 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 12,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2017: 77,196 miles, lower than 91,914 miles on 16 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,580 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,224 miles
Average per year
6,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,804 miles
  • 2023 – 110,915 miles
  • 2022 – 104,663 miles
  • 2020 – 92,221 miles
  • 2018 – 87,299 miles
  • 2017 – 77,196 miles
  • 2016 – 91,914 miles
  • 2015 – 65,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,804 miles (+12,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,804 miles
    Test number
    366927876309
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass126,580 miles (+15,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    569472435054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass110,915 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,915 miles
    Test number
    682294578072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,081 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,081 miles
    Test number
    378240104917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass104,663 miles (+12,442)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    815778202921
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,221 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,221 miles
    Test number
    892435144088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,220 miles (+4,921)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,220 miles
    Test number
    319374528316
    • 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))
  8. Pass87,299 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    937772503388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,196 miles (-14,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,196 miles
    Test number
    157974661536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    646001638994
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
  11. Fail91,914 miles (+26,690)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    993221281395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape
  12. Pass65,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,224 miles
    Test number
    206984465167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 UHM

Does LB12 UHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UHM is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 UHM?
The MOT on LB12 UHM is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 UHM done?
LB12 UHM was recorded at 138,804 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,990 miles a year.
Has LB12 UHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 UHM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB12 UHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 UHM find?
LB12 UHM passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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