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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 UAKMOT history

LP12 UAK is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

LP12 UAK blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,759 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UAK was last recorded at 152,759 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 5,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,055 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
5,704 miles
Average per year
9,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,759 miles
  • 2024 – 147,055 miles
  • 2023 – 137,206 miles
  • 2022 – 124,685 miles
  • 2021 – 114,233 miles
  • 2020 – 105,732 miles
  • 2019 – 85,505 miles
  • 2018 – 80,028 miles
  • 2017 – 72,456 miles
  • 2016 – 65,368 miles
  • 2015 – 52,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,759 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,759 miles (+5,704)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,759 miles
    Test number
    232625382672
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass147,055 miles (+9,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,055 miles
    Test number
    751805293431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass137,206 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    961801753990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail137,205 miles (+12,520)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,205 miles
    Test number
    467100135908
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass124,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,685 miles
    Test number
    649372078712
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail124,684 miles (+10,451)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,684 miles
    Test number
    455666184265
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass114,233 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    754245120530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail114,233 miles (+8,501)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    950218195190
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass105,732 miles (+20,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,732 miles
    Test number
    240256443419
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass85,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    443710356687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail85,505 miles (+526)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,505 miles
    Test number
    272749792575
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass84,979 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    586910942109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,028 miles (+7,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,028 miles
    Test number
    507214291300
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges near side 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass72,456 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    874514594731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,368 miles (+13,050)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    945059787176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,318 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,318 miles
    Test number
    899680675116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP12 UAK

Does LP12 UAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 UAK expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UAK?
The MOT on LP12 UAK expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 UAK done?
LP12 UAK was recorded at 152,759 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 9,786 miles a year.
Has LP12 UAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UAK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 UAK 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 LP12 UAK find?
LP12 UAK passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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