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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UETMOT history

LS12 UET is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LS12 UET black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,003 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UET
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
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UET was last recorded at 137,003 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,853 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
150 miles
Average per year
7,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,003 miles
  • 2023 – 136,853 miles
  • 2021 – 125,722 miles
  • 2020 – 116,913 miles
  • 2019 – 100,900 miles
  • 2018 – 89,810 miles
  • 2017 – 79,399 miles
  • 2016 – 59,926 miles
  • 2015 – 50,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,003 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,003 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    674009816869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,853 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,853 miles
    Test number
    500866008641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,545 miles
    Test number
    557764128715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,545 miles (+5,823)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,545 miles
    Test number
    350285857988
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    774986203008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to test seat belt.

  6. Fail125,722 miles (+8,809)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,722 miles
    Test number
    441924768524
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to test seat belt.

  7. Pass116,913 miles (+16,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    711299063231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 205/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass100,900 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,900 miles
    Test number
    125541938453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,810 miles (+10,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,810 miles
    Test number
    548062432309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,399 miles
    Test number
    861897160703
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail79,399 miles (+19,473)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,399 miles
    Test number
    899926442773
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass59,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    609953398989
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod arm (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail59,926 miles (+9,040)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    683054602624
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod arm (drumstick) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,886 miles
    Test number
    929338975050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UET

Does LS12 UET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UET is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UET?
The MOT on LS12 UET is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UET done?
LS12 UET was recorded at 137,003 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,959 miles a year.
Has LS12 UET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UET has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 UET 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 UET find?
LS12 UET passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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