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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UHJMOT history

LS12 UHJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 183,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LS12 UHJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
183,659 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHJ
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
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHJ was last recorded at 183,659 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 5,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,529 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,130 miles
Average per year
13,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,659 miles
  • 2023 – 178,529 miles
  • 2021 – 170,515 miles
  • 2019 – 162,821 miles
  • 2018 – 141,630 miles
  • 2017 – 124,364 miles
  • 2016 – 91,185 miles
  • 2015 – 52,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,659 miles (+5,130)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,659 miles
    Test number
    927386590061
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass178,529 miles (+8,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    178,529 miles
    Test number
    335311495046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit! (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,515 miles
    Test number
    445890533724
    • 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))

  4. Fail170,515 miles (+7,694)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,515 miles
    Test number
    167622324955
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass162,821 miles (+21,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,821 miles
    Test number
    477811881386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    682308236534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,630 miles (+17,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    401727725678
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass124,364 miles (+15,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,364 miles
    Test number
    272163532076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,590 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    944193388498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail108,406 miles (+17,221)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    498108403168
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm as marked (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn below service limit and should be replaced
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps will need attention
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn below service limit and should be replaced
    • AdvisoryDash display dip beam warning
    • AdvisoryF/n/s snow tyre fitted (& worn)
    • AdvisoryService indicator is on

  11. Pass91,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    106752192850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail91,181 miles (+19,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,181 miles
    Test number
    873571180507
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,860 miles (+18,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,860 miles
    Test number
    669823325819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,896 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,896 miles
    Test number
    252190235434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,070 miles
    Test number
    288458815483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 UHJ

Does LS12 UHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 UHJ expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHJ?
The MOT on LS12 UHJ expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 UHJ done?
LS12 UHJ was recorded at 183,659 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 13,807 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHJ has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHJ 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 UHJ find?
LS12 UHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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