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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UBEMOT history

LS12 UBE is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 10 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
182,853 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UBE
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
10 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UBE was last recorded at 182,853 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 19,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,950 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
19,903 miles
Average per year
10,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,853 miles
  • 2025 – 162,950 miles
  • 2024 – 150,394 miles
  • 2023 – 142,059 miles
  • 2022 – 133,353 miles
  • 2021 – 123,416 miles
  • 2020 – 115,885 miles
  • 2019 – 109,328 miles
  • 2018 – 100,738 miles
  • 2017 – 89,189 miles
  • 2016 – 78,729 miles
  • 2015 – 62,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,853 miles (+19,903)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    182,853 miles
    Test number
    300271183199
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass162,950 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,950 miles
    Test number
    384279885222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,845 miles (+12,451)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,845 miles
    Test number
    457365367790
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass150,394 miles (+8,335)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,394 miles
    Test number
    345538675947
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass142,059 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,059 miles
    Test number
    953204914359
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail142,059 miles (+8,706)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,059 miles
    Test number
    628542941610
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,353 miles (+9,937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,353 miles
    Test number
    397850148450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,416 miles (+7,531)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,416 miles
    Test number
    174788837685
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack end has slight play

  9. Pass115,885 miles (+6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,885 miles
    Test number
    525320372263
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  10. Pass109,328 miles (+8,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,328 miles
    Test number
    696764086466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    762190290655
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail100,738 miles (+11,549)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    168596665181
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,189 miles (+10,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,189 miles
    Test number
    196099109514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass78,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    446737972108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre very deep cut, inner side wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail78,729 miles (+16,452)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    223136702903
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre very deep cut, inner side wall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass62,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    176134685403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,277 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,277 miles
    Test number
    285094085074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS12 UBE

Does LS12 UBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UBE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UBE?
The MOT on LS12 UBE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UBE done?
LS12 UBE was recorded at 182,853 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
Has LS12 UBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UBE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UBE 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 LS12 UBE find?
LS12 UBE passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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