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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UGDMOT history

LS12 UGD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS12 UGD blue 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,643 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UGD was last recorded at 138,643 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,642 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,643 miles
  • 2025 – 135,683 miles
  • 2023 – 135,673 miles
  • 2022 – 134,351 miles
  • 2021 – 131,062 miles
  • 2020 – 128,043 miles
  • 2019 – 125,014 miles
  • 2018 – 124,171 miles
  • 2017 – 119,230 miles
  • 2016 – 103,804 miles
  • 2015 – 80,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,643 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,643 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    503677738228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail138,642 miles (+2,959)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,642 miles
    Test number
    340552118586
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE !!!! tyre on 2mm and very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass135,683 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,683 miles
    Test number
    781063470066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,678 miles (+5)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,678 miles
    Test number
    233708400034
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    722495007176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,673 miles (+1,322)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    580259378991
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass134,351 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,351 miles
    Test number
    258518656864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    482973074877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,062 miles (+3,019)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    681885006950
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,043 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,043 miles
    Test number
    442089555826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,014 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    661938676017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail125,003 miles (+832)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    413370967477
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,171 miles (+4,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,171 miles
    Test number
    652956371107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass119,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    339094897172
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail119,230 miles (+15,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    316991330500
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass103,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,804 miles
    Test number
    756088803160
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail103,804 miles (+22,874)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,804 miles
    Test number
    160624595325
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass80,930 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    938612135105
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too low to read

Questions about LS12 UGD

Does LS12 UGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UGD is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UGD?
The MOT on LS12 UGD is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UGD done?
LS12 UGD was recorded at 138,643 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,360 miles a year.
Has LS12 UGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UGD has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UGD 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 UGD find?
LS12 UGD passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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