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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 WUKMOT history

LS12 WUK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

LS12 WUK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
167,057 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 WUK
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
19 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 WUK was last recorded at 167,057 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 43,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,121 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
43,936 miles
Average per year
11,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,057 miles
  • 2024 – 123,121 miles
  • 2023 – 111,044 miles
  • 2022 – 94,856 miles
  • 2021 – 86,134 miles
  • 2020 – 83,163 miles
  • 2019 – 77,370 miles
  • 2018 – 73,424 miles
  • 2017 – 69,240 miles
  • 2016 – 66,331 miles
  • 2015 – 50,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,057 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR & NSR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,057 miles (+43,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,057 miles
    Test number
    663738455438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    360850222569
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR & NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail123,121 miles (+12,077)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,121 miles
    Test number
    948455725539
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OSR & NSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass111,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    791507431603
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail111,044 miles (+16,188)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    636212388896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass94,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    353601218894
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail94,856 miles (+8,722)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    833479004282
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass86,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    961720267149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,134 miles (+2,971)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    253255843904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass83,163 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,163 miles
    Test number
    119448817955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,370 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    129508045983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    810375879226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail73,424 miles (+4,184)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,424 miles
    Test number
    170233185635
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass69,240 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,240 miles
    Test number
    462936296324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,331 miles (+15,353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    806943945703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,978 miles
    Test number
    586618095000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 WUK

Does LS12 WUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 WUK expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 WUK?
The MOT on LS12 WUK expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 WUK done?
LS12 WUK was recorded at 167,057 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 11,715 miles a year.
Has LS12 WUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 WUK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS12 WUK 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 WUK find?
LS12 WUK passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play; front steering box has seepage, and 1 more.

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