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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UCNMOT history

LS12 UCN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LS12 UCN 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 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,900 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UCN was last recorded at 153,900 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,373 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,527 miles
Average per year
9,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,900 miles
  • 2025 – 145,373 miles
  • 2024 – 128,349 miles
  • 2023 – 117,495 miles
  • 2022 – 93,568 miles
  • 2021 – 92,469 miles
  • 2019 – 90,263 miles
  • 2018 – 80,367 miles
  • 2017 – 72,200 miles
  • 2016 – 65,496 miles
  • 2015 – 50,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,900 miles (+8,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,900 miles
    Test number
    686254101489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass145,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,373 miles
    Test number
    555460529759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail145,373 miles (+17,024)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,373 miles
    Test number
    654600290707
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass128,349 miles (+10,854)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,349 miles
    Test number
    956909402194
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass117,495 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    117,495 miles
    Test number
    604722657344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail117,432 miles (+23,864)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,432 miles
    Test number
    318201946565
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,568 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    694635430767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,469 miles (+2,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,469 miles
    Test number
    642759760880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass90,263 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,263 miles
    Test number
    187885151437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    849734266577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail87,606 miles (+7,239)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    544529876590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 92y run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.63 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass80,367 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    112970734552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
  13. Pass72,200 miles (+6,704)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    618052340829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,496 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,496 miles
    Test number
    981273850344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,345 miles (+14,833)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    653079424387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    215080275077
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail50,512 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,512 miles
    Test number
    439080375052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LS12 UCN

Does LS12 UCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UCN is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UCN?
The MOT on LS12 UCN is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UCN done?
LS12 UCN was recorded at 153,900 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
Has LS12 UCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UCN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UCN 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 UCN find?
LS12 UCN passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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