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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 UXJMOT history

LB12 UXJ is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
144,305 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 UXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 UXJ was last recorded at 144,305 miles on 20 May 2026, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,701 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
9,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,305 miles
  • 2025 – 138,701 miles
  • 2024 – 133,155 miles
  • 2023 – 127,071 miles
  • 2022 – 119,838 miles
  • 2020 – 112,177 miles
  • 2019 – 102,611 miles
  • 2018 – 86,258 miles
  • 2017 – 74,021 miles
  • 2016 – 57,877 miles
  • 2015 – 45,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,305 miles (+5,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,305 miles
    Test number
    355338188002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,701 miles (+5,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    644265297667
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass133,155 miles (+6,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    133,155 miles
    Test number
    191676013240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass127,071 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,071 miles
    Test number
    447517687494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,069 miles (+7,231)3 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    826476218044
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass119,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    318260767756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,838 miles (+7,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    259792721420
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass112,177 miles (+9,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    854313028851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,611 miles (+16,353)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    888210217281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,258 miles (+12,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    219555990115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    168600517499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail74,021 miles (+16,144)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,021 miles
    Test number
    470206640379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass57,877 miles (+12,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,877 miles
    Test number
    791087465278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack drum stick slight play
  14. Pass45,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    175295934795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 UXJ

Does LB12 UXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UXJ is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 UXJ?
The MOT on LB12 UXJ is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 UXJ done?
LB12 UXJ was recorded at 144,305 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,250 miles a year.
Has LB12 UXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 UXJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 UXJ 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 LB12 UXJ find?
LB12 UXJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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