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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LT12 VUPMOT history

LT12 VUP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 196,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LT12 VUP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
196,124 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 VUP
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
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 VUP was last recorded at 196,124 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 8,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,935 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,189 miles
Average per year
11,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,124 miles
  • 2024 – 187,935 miles
  • 2023 – 180,183 miles
  • 2022 – 171,935 miles
  • 2021 – 164,116 miles
  • 2020 – 156,541 miles
  • 2019 – 147,159 miles
  • 2018 – 137,903 miles
  • 2017 – 126,150 miles
  • 2016 – 109,260 miles
  • 2015 – 75,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,124 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,124 miles (+8,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,124 miles
    Test number
    428885058761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass187,935 miles (+7,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,935 miles
    Test number
    453296328471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass180,183 miles (+8,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    180,183 miles
    Test number
    111375616388
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass171,935 miles (+7,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    171,935 miles
    Test number
    836565304244
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are 225 45 17 rear tyres are 225 40 17
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are 225 45 17 rear tyres are 225 40 17
  5. Pass164,116 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,116 miles
    Test number
    740511859868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,894 miles (+7,353)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,894 miles
    Test number
    900907468454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and delaminated no longer reflective (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear to inside (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass156,541 miles (+9,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,541 miles
    Test number
    840369526793
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  8. Pass147,159 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,159 miles
    Test number
    391437296554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,111 miles (+9,208)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,111 miles
    Test number
    383371251335
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  10. Pass137,903 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,903 miles
    Test number
    844400383866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail137,857 miles (+11,707)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,857 miles
    Test number
    699996241869
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass126,150 miles (+16,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    726966094634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
  13. Pass109,260 miles (+33,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,260 miles
    Test number
    997395661791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is damaged on its inner wall
  14. Pass75,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    546869645089
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail75,280 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    197119045421
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LT12 VUP

Does LT12 VUP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT12 VUP expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT12 VUP?
The MOT on LT12 VUP expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT12 VUP done?
LT12 VUP was recorded at 196,124 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 11,702 miles a year.
Has LT12 VUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 VUP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LT12 VUP 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 LT12 VUP find?
LT12 VUP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge.

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