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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LR62 UHFMOT history

LR62 UHF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LR62 UHF black 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,972 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
13,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 UHF
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
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 UHF was last recorded at 184,972 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,929 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
13,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,972 miles
  • 2025 – 182,582 miles
  • 2024 – 177,885 miles
  • 2023 – 170,013 miles
  • 2022 – 153,458 miles
  • 2021 – 133,513 miles
  • 2020 – 118,349 miles
  • 2019 – 99,776 miles
  • 2018 – 77,795 miles
  • 2016 – 52,785 miles
  • 2015 – 42,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp unit mounting bracket broken but projected image and aim within specification.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,972 miles (+43)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,972 miles
    Test number
    902677786406
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail184,929 miles (+2,347)4 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,929 miles
    Test number
    540418103819
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash.

  3. Pass182,582 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,582 miles
    Test number
    716851224477
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp unit mounting bracket broken but projected image and aim within specification.

  4. Fail182,582 miles (+4,697)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,582 miles
    Test number
    251932880671
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp unit mounting bracket broken but projected image and aim within specification.
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  5. Pass177,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,885 miles
    Test number
    206340156513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,885 miles (+7,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,885 miles
    Test number
    730388888605
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass170,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    170,013 miles
    Test number
    916006849546
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail170,013 miles (+16,555)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,013 miles
    Test number
    299192356905
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    153,458 miles
    Test number
    600202212315
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail153,458 miles (+19,945)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,458 miles
    Test number
    705310125466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass133,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    845124287436
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail133,513 miles (+15,164)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    789611552363
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass118,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,349 miles
    Test number
    309144183205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Fail118,349 miles (+18,573)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,349 miles
    Test number
    693681065187
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  15. Pass99,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    982974636736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail99,776 miles (+21,981)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    206563072317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass77,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    881988058265
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail77,795 miles (+25,010)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    416272253990
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass52,785 miles (+10,550)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,785 miles
    Test number
    221399847036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    478168132688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,235 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    212845304496
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LR62 UHF

Does LR62 UHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 UHF is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 UHF?
The MOT on LR62 UHF is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 UHF done?
LR62 UHF was recorded at 184,972 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 13,789 miles a year.
Has LR62 UHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 UHF has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 UHF 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 LR62 UHF find?
LR62 UHF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp insecure; offside rear inner position lamp insecure; offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 2 more.

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