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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UHAMOT history

LS12 UHA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LS12 UHA grey 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
192,261 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHA was last recorded at 192,261 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 13,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,069 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,192 miles
Average per year
9,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,261 miles
  • 2025 – 179,069 miles
  • 2024 – 163,124 miles
  • 2022 – 153,960 miles
  • 2021 – 147,221 miles
  • 2020 – 142,338 miles
  • 2019 – 135,405 miles
  • 2018 – 122,577 miles
  • 2017 – 111,000 miles
  • 2016 – 98,855 miles
  • 2015 – 84,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,261 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,261 miles (+13,192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    192,261 miles
    Test number
    836689494504
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass179,069 miles (+15,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,069 miles
    Test number
    482265674565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass163,124 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,124 miles
    Test number
    804981993458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,960 miles
    Test number
    222443465602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail153,960 miles (+39)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,960 miles
    Test number
    502215210217
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail153,921 miles (+6,700)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,921 miles
    Test number
    600092965250
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass147,221 miles (+4,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,221 miles
    Test number
    258246360866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass142,338 miles (+6,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,338 miles
    Test number
    961235453990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass135,405 miles (+12,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,405 miles
    Test number
    491024339465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass122,577 miles (+11,577)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,577 miles
    Test number
    739679357857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,000 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,000 miles
    Test number
    935605063588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,978 miles (+12,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    970400123756
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  13. Pass98,855 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,855 miles
    Test number
    305270826427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
  14. Fail98,694 miles (+13,904)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    986087886651
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
  15. Pass84,790 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,790 miles
    Test number
    325473905138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass84,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,776 miles
    Test number
    445438995050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UHA

Does LS12 UHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UHA is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHA?
The MOT on LS12 UHA is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UHA done?
LS12 UHA was recorded at 192,261 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHA 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 UHA find?
LS12 UHA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; front undertray fitted; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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