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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc

LS12 UCVMOT history

LS12 UCV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

LS12 UCV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,132 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UCV was last recorded at 92,132 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,072 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
7,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,132 miles
  • 2025 – 88,212 miles
  • 2024 – 84,810 miles
  • 2023 – 75,902 miles
  • 2022 – 59,012 miles
  • 2021 – 50,897 miles
  • 2019 – 39,646 miles
  • 2018 – 31,562 miles
  • 2017 – 25,232 miles
  • 2016 – 18,273 miles
  • 2015 – 10,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,132 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirement of 16% on performanceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryService brake pedal feels spongy

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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front fore most bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,132 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,132 miles
    Test number
    295736355898
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirement of 16% on performance
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal feels spongy
  2. Fail92,072 miles (+3,860)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    386642258587
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the requirement of 16% on performance
  3. Pass88,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    948130240999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,212 miles (+3,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    697310830070
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass84,810 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    325316966346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,798 miles (+8,896)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    402660053170
    • 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))
  7. Pass75,902 miles (+348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    208585483322
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front fore most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail75,554 miles (+16,542)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    650851693005
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front fore most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass59,012 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,012 miles
    Test number
    277998822765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,897 miles (+11,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    828511700507
    • 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))
  11. Pass39,646 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,646 miles
    Test number
    553094663357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Fail39,645 miles (+8,083)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    345453099622
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass31,562 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    454827806785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,232 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,232 miles
    Test number
    844612616279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre bald on the inside edge
  15. Pass18,273 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,273 miles
    Test number
    940850687838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,254 miles (+7,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,254 miles
    Test number
    392167693464
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  17. Pass10,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,292 miles
    Test number
    996991705289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UCV

Does LS12 UCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UCV is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UCV?
The MOT on LS12 UCV is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UCV done?
LS12 UCV was recorded at 92,132 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,604 miles a year.
Has LS12 UCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UCV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UCV 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 UCV find?
LS12 UCV passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); parking brake just met the requirement of 16% on performance, and 1 more.

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