BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP12 USOMOT history
LP12 USO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 148,737 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP12 USO
- 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
- 13 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP12 USO was last recorded at 148,737 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 16,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,447 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,290 miles
- Average per year
- 10,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,737 miles
- 2025 – 132,447 miles
- 2024 – 117,089 miles
- 2023 – 96,422 miles
- 2021 – 85,763 miles
- 2020 – 77,600 miles
- 2019 – 69,639 miles
- 2018 – 62,128 miles
- 2017 – 52,139 miles
- 2016 – 45,897 miles
- 2015 – 43,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,737 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,737 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 148,737 miles
- Test number
- 607345488962
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack worn
Fail148,737 miles (+16,290)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,737 miles
- Test number
- 131138344109
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack worn
Pass132,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 132,447 miles
- Test number
- 548992749072
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack worn
Fail132,447 miles (+15,358)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,447 miles
- Test number
- 597427339184
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack worn
Pass117,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 117,089 miles
- Test number
- 980656103211
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail117,089 miles (+20,667)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,089 miles
- Test number
- 336733158315
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light illuminated
Pass96,422 miles (+10,659)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 96,422 miles
- Test number
- 162793247472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,763 miles (+8,163)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 85,763 miles
- Test number
- 134416318919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,600 miles (+7,961)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 77,600 miles
- Test number
- 161406049490
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,639 miles (+7,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 69,639 miles
- Test number
- 843399439752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,128 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 62,128 miles
- Test number
- 113039745182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,462 miles (+6,323)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,462 miles
- Test number
- 291727530293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,139 miles (+6,242)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,139 miles
- Test number
- 628814972533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,897 miles (+2,109)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 45,897 miles
- Test number
- 936248761156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,788 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 43,788 miles
- Test number
- 307468005201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LP12 USO
- Does LP12 USO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 USO is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP12 USO?
- The MOT on LP12 USO is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP12 USO done?
- LP12 USO was recorded at 148,737 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,048 miles a year.
- Has LP12 USO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP12 USO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP12 USO 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 USO find?
- LP12 USO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack worn.
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