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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

712 MTJMOT history

712 MTJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 50,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

712 MTJ grey 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 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
50,194 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
712 MTJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

712 MTJ was last recorded at 50,194 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,180 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,194 miles
  • 2024 – 50,180 miles
  • 2016 – 50,166 miles
  • 2015 – 48,612 miles
  • 2014 – 48,068 miles
  • 2013 – 45,846 miles
  • 2012 – 45,008 miles
  • 2011 – 43,864 miles
  • 2010 – 43,322 miles
  • 2009 – 42,816 miles
  • 2008 – 41,768 miles
  • 2007 – 41,035 miles
  • 2006 – 37,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,194 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    837569770888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

  2. Fail50,180 miles (+14)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    583947912213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass50,166 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,166 miles
    Test number
    626621534005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,612 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,612 miles
    Test number
    247268615265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,068 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,068 miles
    Test number
    818030254148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    357368623179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,846 miles (+838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    828268723134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass45,008 miles (+1,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    745018712111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass43,864 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    828195071014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,322 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    971131710114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass42,816 miles (+1,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    601333619000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass41,768 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    362865518158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,035 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,035 miles
    Test number
    530540017195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass37,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    333924896005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 712 MTJ

What vehicle is registration 712 MTJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 712 MTJ on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 712 MTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 712 MTJ expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 712 MTJ?
The MOT on 712 MTJ expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 712 MTJ done?
712 MTJ was recorded at 50,194 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 653 miles a year.
Has 712 MTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 712 MTJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 712 MTJ 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 712 MTJ find?
712 MTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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