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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1988 · 1,990 cc

A12 SJSMOT history

A12 SJS is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
106,623 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 SJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 SJS was last recorded at 106,623 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,623 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,623 miles
  • 2024 – 106,623 miles
  • 2023 – 106,442 miles
  • 2022 – 105,474 miles
  • 2021 – 104,659 miles
  • 2019 – 103,964 miles
  • 2018 – 103,935 miles
  • 2017 – 103,696 miles
  • 2015 – 101,355 miles
  • 2014 – 96,939 miles
  • 2013 – 94,989 miles
  • 2011 – 94,378 miles
  • 2010 – 94,099 miles
  • 2009 – 92,836 miles
  • 2008 – 91,749 miles
  • 2007 – 90,727 miles
  • 2006 – 88,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,623 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pedal spongy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,623 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    592923672034
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,623 miles (+181)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    543693244404
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass106,442 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    106,442 miles
    Test number
    748871965324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail106,441 miles (+967)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    191696134172
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,474 miles (+815)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,474 miles
    Test number
    642285410208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,659 miles (+695)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,659 miles
    Test number
    307106997879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,964 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,964 miles
    Test number
    153616151883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,935 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    103,935 miles
    Test number
    212892943161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail103,934 miles (+238)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    695843346040
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,696 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    184956253364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  11. Fail103,696 miles (+2,341)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,696 miles
    Test number
    657124914283
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  12. Pass101,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    127114403753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,355 miles (+4,416)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    115792314296
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,939 miles (+1,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,939 miles
    Test number
    678205344201
    • NotePower steering pipe damp
    • NotePower steering stiff and noisey

  15. Pass94,989 miles (+611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    995046123290
    • NotePower steering is slightly stiff
    • NotePower steering pipe damp

  16. Pass94,378 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,378 miles
    Test number
    646881871258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,099 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    610320420187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,097 miles (+1,261)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    234639710135
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

  19. Pass92,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,836 miles
    Test number
    700294269018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,836 miles (+1,087)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,836 miles
    Test number
    842014369034
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
    • NoteREAR SILENCER WEAK WITH CORROSION.

  21. Pass91,749 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    580017968082
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass90,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    364118677056
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

  23. Fail90,727 miles (+2,209)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    573168477095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

  24. Pass88,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,518 miles
    Test number
    931462466045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 SJS

Does A12 SJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 SJS expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 SJS?
The MOT on A12 SJS expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 SJS done?
A12 SJS was recorded at 106,623 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 939 miles a year.
Has A12 SJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 SJS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on A12 SJS 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 SJS find?
A12 SJS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 11 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, and 8 more.

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