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BMW 3 Series

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UHEMOT history

LS12 UHE is a brown diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LS12 UHE brown 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 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,213 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHE was last recorded at 129,213 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 8,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,551 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,662 miles
Average per year
9,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,213 miles
  • 2024 – 120,551 miles
  • 2023 – 112,176 miles
  • 2022 – 103,047 miles
  • 2021 – 93,493 miles
  • 2020 – 83,917 miles
  • 2019 – 67,544 miles
  • 2018 – 56,324 miles
  • 2017 – 44,236 miles
  • 2016 – 36,530 miles
  • 2015 – 27,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a nail in (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in o/s/r tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    483675706439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail129,213 miles (+8,662)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    243411179109
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a nail in (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,551 miles (+8,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    870073764462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,176 miles (+9,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,176 miles
    Test number
    836732565003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass103,047 miles (+9,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    919969772616
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass93,493 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,493 miles
    Test number
    359772043938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    681516240519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,917 miles (+16,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,917 miles
    Test number
    587327698881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass67,544 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,544 miles
    Test number
    979312993310
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r fog light slightly brighter than the n/s/r fog light

  10. Fail67,544 miles (+11,220)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,544 miles
    Test number
    447626609459
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r fog light slightly brighter than the n/s/r fog light

  11. Pass56,324 miles (+12,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    349297557302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    352547107385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail44,236 miles (+7,706)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    469907722718
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass36,530 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,530 miles
    Test number
    149524015966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,728 miles
    Test number
    653220190309
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.

  16. Fail35,728 miles (+8,039)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,728 miles
    Test number
    257590839475
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre.

  17. Pass27,689 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,689 miles
    Test number
    125592875091
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge

Questions about LS12 UHE

Does LS12 UHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UHE is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHE?
The MOT on LS12 UHE is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UHE done?
LS12 UHE was recorded at 129,213 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,464 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHE 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 UHE find?
LS12 UHE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and a nail in; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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