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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP12 UHLMOT history

LP12 UHL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

LP12 UHL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,116 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UHL was last recorded at 98,116 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,116 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,116 miles
  • 2025 – 92,153 miles
  • 2024 – 91,270 miles
  • 2023 – 90,470 miles
  • 2022 – 87,302 miles
  • 2021 – 83,812 miles
  • 2020 – 75,859 miles
  • 2018 – 50,637 miles
  • 2017 – 42,908 miles
  • 2016 – 35,867 miles
  • 2015 – 27,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,116 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

15 tests since 10 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    396683913556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail98,116 miles (+5,963)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    968065334851
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,153 miles (+883)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,153 miles
    Test number
    442689107678
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass91,270 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,270 miles
    Test number
    535657055298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,470 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    100009141343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    336516179988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,302 miles (+3,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    500800351015
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass83,812 miles (+7,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    935368164463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  9. Pass75,859 miles (+25,222)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    227553493879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,637 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    693536228347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,602 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    673367045854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,908 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    846434281260
    • 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)
  13. Fail42,903 miles (+7,036)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    830753944898
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  14. Pass35,867 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,867 miles
    Test number
    663640128934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,461 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,461 miles
    Test number
    397371295169
    • NoteN/S/R inner tyre wearing

Questions about LP12 UHL

Does LP12 UHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UHL is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UHL?
The MOT on LP12 UHL is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UHL done?
LP12 UHL was recorded at 98,116 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 6,570 miles a year.
Has LP12 UHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UHL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UHL 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 UHL find?
LP12 UHL passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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