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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

A12 TMXMOT history

A12 TMX is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

A12 TMX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,414 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 TMX was last recorded at 76,414 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,268 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,146 miles
Average per year
5,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,414 miles
  • 2024 – 72,268 miles
  • 2023 – 68,341 miles
  • 2022 – 63,614 miles
  • 2021 – 53,899 miles
  • 2020 – 49,948 miles
  • 2019 – 43,623 miles
  • 2018 – 37,840 miles
  • 2017 – 30,980 miles
  • 2016 – 25,987 miles
  • 2015 – 20,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Under-trays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,414 miles (+4,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    521933550645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,268 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,268 miles
    Test number
    510694603880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,341 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    198715028227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,614 miles
    Test number
    684029255948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,614 miles (+2,981)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,614 miles
    Test number
    147124246326
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,633 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    818207295710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    567510414298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,899 miles (+3,951)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    863583112636
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass49,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    627734687033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,948 miles (+6,325)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    411595429310
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,623 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,623 miles
    Test number
    435026790240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,840 miles (+6,860)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    258415176933
    • DangerousEngine had no oil

  13. Pass30,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    406276024533
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  14. Fail30,980 miles (+4,993)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,980 miles
    Test number
    851760663019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Pass25,987 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,987 miles
    Test number
    658023824172
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  16. Fail25,983 miles (+5,593)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,983 miles
    Test number
    486313635157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge.

  17. Pass20,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,390 miles
    Test number
    825188665027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 TMX

Does A12 TMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TMX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 TMX?
The MOT on A12 TMX is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 TMX done?
A12 TMX was recorded at 76,414 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,247 miles a year.
Has A12 TMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TMX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on A12 TMX 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 TMX find?
A12 TMX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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