BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
A12 EXDMOT history
A12 EXD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 114,126 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 EXD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 13 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 EXD was last recorded at 114,126 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,802 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,324 miles
- Average per year
- 4,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,126 miles
- 2025 – 111,802 miles
- 2024 – 110,176 miles
- 2023 – 108,986 miles
- 2022 – 106,912 miles
- 2020 – 101,527 miles
- 2019 – 90,290 miles
- 2018 – 78,551 miles
- 2017 – 75,662 miles
- 2016 – 74,636 miles
- 2015 – 66,456 miles
- 2014 – 58,176 miles
- 2013 – 49,529 miles
- 2012 – 46,217 miles
- 2011 – 42,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,126 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,126 miles (+2,324)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 114,126 miles
- Test number
- 145367105381
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,802 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,802 miles
- Test number
- 508605692458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,782 miles (+1,606)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,782 miles
- Test number
- 703823181090
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visible on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,176 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 110,176 miles
- Test number
- 927766552665
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,986 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 108,986 miles
- Test number
- 124719881346
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,981 miles (+2,069)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,981 miles
- Test number
- 898733023209
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all are working but not flashing at right sequence (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,912 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 106,912 miles
- Test number
- 966297040409
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat back rest has movement but secured in upright position
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard lights all flashing at different speeds. all are working but not flashing at right sequence
Fail106,912 miles (+5,385)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,912 miles
- Test number
- 119801807838
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has a split allowing the grease to leak (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery in boot carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front drivers seat back rest has movement but secured in upright position
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard lights all flashing at different speeds. all are working but not flashing at right sequence
Pass101,527 miles (+11,237)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 101,527 miles
- Test number
- 442823881222
- AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,290 miles (+11,739)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 90,290 miles
- Test number
- 697461093023
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass78,551 miles (+2,889)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 78,551 miles
- Test number
- 562478051374
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,662 miles (+1,026)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 75,662 miles
- Test number
- 212248746826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,636 miles (+8,180)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 74,636 miles
- Test number
- 423068014020
- AdvisoryBrake discs corroded all round
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper Loose Slightly
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Sides (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTraction Control light on
Pass66,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,456 miles
- Test number
- 666155675166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,456 miles (+8,280)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,456 miles
- Test number
- 449423975144
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteO/s/r tyre has cuts in outer wall
Fail58,176 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,176 miles
- Test number
- 679043964183
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass58,176 miles (+8,647)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,176 miles
- Test number
- 735693864126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,529 miles (+3,312)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 49,529 miles
- Test number
- 345697113188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,217 miles (+58)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 46,217 miles
- Test number
- 808815032106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,159 miles (+4,142)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,159 miles
- Test number
- 516726422179
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass42,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 42,017 miles
- Test number
- 707086131126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 EXD
- Does A12 EXD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EXD is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 EXD?
- The MOT on A12 EXD is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 EXD done?
- A12 EXD was recorded at 114,126 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,836 miles a year.
- Has A12 EXD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 EXD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on A12 EXD 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 A12 EXD find?
- A12 EXD passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan; oil leak, but not excessive.
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