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BMW X5

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LS12 UHMMOT history

LS12 UHM is a blue diesel BMW X5 first used on 17 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LS12 UHM blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,160 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHM was last recorded at 121,160 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,157 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,160 miles
  • 2024 – 120,410 miles
  • 2023 – 116,898 miles
  • 2022 – 109,058 miles
  • 2021 – 101,694 miles
  • 2020 – 96,379 miles
  • 2019 – 93,722 miles
  • 2018 – 86,300 miles
  • 2017 – 74,948 miles
  • 2016 – 59,075 miles
  • 2015 – 40,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,160 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,160 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    480349972680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail121,157 miles (+747)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,157 miles
    Test number
    618634536112
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both nsr flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both osr flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass120,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    792737441707
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  4. Fail120,410 miles (+3,512)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,410 miles
    Test number
    423817815069
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register

  5. Pass116,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    266126927612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,898 miles (+7,840)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    424817727725
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  7. Pass109,058 miles (+7,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,058 miles
    Test number
    488446674780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,694 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,694 miles
    Test number
    920524524430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,674 miles (+5,295)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    362281311274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    542364765561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail96,375 miles (+2,653)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,375 miles
    Test number
    676263774015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,722 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    976565708795
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s slight perishing to dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions reading too clean
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 6&7 belts not fully inspected

  13. Fail93,722 miles (+7,422)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    222398883063
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s slight perishing to dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo emissions reading too clean
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 6&7 belts not fully inspected

  14. Pass86,300 miles (+11,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,300 miles
    Test number
    332937152588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass74,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,948 miles
    Test number
    155789952126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,947 miles (+15,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,947 miles
    Test number
    262067851526
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass59,075 miles (+18,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,075 miles
    Test number
    681587296677
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn low outer edge

  18. Pass40,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,673 miles
    Test number
    400030888614
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail40,673 miles (+7,879)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,673 miles
    Test number
    643578167861
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass32,794 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    949748375097
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.

  21. Fail32,794 miles1 dangerous2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,794 miles
    Test number
    779887475068
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to the limit.
    • NoteDamage tyre sidewalls.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

Questions about LS12 UHM

Does LS12 UHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UHM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHM?
The MOT on LS12 UHM is valid until 7 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 UHM done?
LS12 UHM was recorded at 121,160 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,238 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHM 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 UHM find?
LS12 UHM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread.

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