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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LS12 UFGMOT history

LS12 UFG is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 18 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 200,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
200,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UFG was last recorded at 200,129 miles on 21 Apr 2025, 21,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,696 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
21,433 miles
Average per year
13,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,129 miles
  • 2024 – 178,696 miles
  • 2023 – 159,095 miles
  • 2022 – 146,550 miles
  • 2021 – 134,120 miles
  • 2020 – 130,532 miles
  • 2019 – 118,851 miles
  • 2018 – 110,073 miles
  • 2017 – 96,003 miles
  • 2016 – 79,306 miles
  • 2015 – 63,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,129 miles (+21,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    200,129 miles
    Test number
    761236673748
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,696 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,696 miles
    Test number
    506056570497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail178,694 miles (+19,599)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,694 miles
    Test number
    178607494053
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass159,095 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    463234773391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints play

  5. Fail159,093 miles (+13)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,093 miles
    Test number
    482419856791
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints play

  6. Fail159,080 miles (+12,530)1 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,080 miles
    Test number
    300198318342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lights very dim
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective Large amount of vibrations coming through vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,550 miles (+12,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,550 miles
    Test number
    628155217292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass134,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,120 miles
    Test number
    682620135302
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail134,120 miles (+3,588)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,120 miles
    Test number
    325022901574
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,532 miles (+11,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,532 miles
    Test number
    691971256541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven

  11. Pass118,851 miles (+8,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,851 miles
    Test number
    996793846320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing uneven

  12. Pass110,073 miles (+14,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,073 miles
    Test number
    767224761262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  13. Pass96,003 miles (+16,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    581228440989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  14. Pass79,306 miles (+16,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    157717914374
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  15. Pass63,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    356783945024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UFG

Does LS12 UFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 UFG expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UFG?
The MOT on LS12 UFG expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 UFG done?
LS12 UFG was recorded at 200,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2025, an average of 13,444 miles a year.
Has LS12 UFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UFG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 UFG 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 UFG find?
LS12 UFG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns&os; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns&os; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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