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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 2,494 cc

A12 TVHMOT history

A12 TVH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1988. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
151,961 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
10 Mar 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 TVH was last recorded at 151,961 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,907 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
2,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,961 miles
  • 2022 – 151,907 miles
  • 2021 – 151,177 miles
  • 2020 – 150,776 miles
  • 2019 – 149,837 miles
  • 2018 – 148,217 miles
  • 2017 – 145,119 miles
  • 2016 – 140,752 miles
  • 2015 – 135,474 miles
  • 2014 – 131,886 miles
  • 2013 – 130,441 miles
  • 2012 – 128,058 miles
  • 2011 – 124,339 miles
  • 2010 – 122,492 miles
  • 2009 – 121,493 miles
  • 2007 – 118,560 miles
  • 2006 – 115,663 miles
  • 2005 – 109,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,961 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,961 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    722943627198
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass151,907 miles (+730)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,907 miles
    Test number
    244887891238
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,177 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,177 miles
    Test number
    536601918043
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,776 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,776 miles
    Test number
    825596402656
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail150,767 miles (+930)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,767 miles
    Test number
    533425359458
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass149,837 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,837 miles
    Test number
    520625539807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,829 miles (+1,612)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,829 miles
    Test number
    899529944924
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,217 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,217 miles
    Test number
    145787329871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,208 miles (+3,089)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,208 miles
    Test number
    239975000461
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass145,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,119 miles
    Test number
    977996665352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail145,112 miles (+4,360)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,112 miles
    Test number
    140549982260
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass140,752 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    627155989895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,745 miles (+5,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,745 miles
    Test number
    848660910653
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass135,474 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    326385255175
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail135,439 miles (+3,553)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,439 miles
    Test number
    985992955191
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass131,886 miles (+1,445)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,886 miles
    Test number
    729598564166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass130,441 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,441 miles
    Test number
    228373043163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,431 miles (+2,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,431 miles
    Test number
    646680943172
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass128,058 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    658274442129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,051 miles (+3,712)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,051 miles
    Test number
    888303242181
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass124,339 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,339 miles
    Test number
    918183241102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,332 miles (+1,840)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,332 miles
    Test number
    676160941152
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass122,492 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,492 miles
    Test number
    382974440128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,491 miles (+998)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,491 miles
    Test number
    250222530199
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass121,493 miles (+2,933)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    242831219194
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass118,560 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    301323057253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,559 miles (+2,896)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,559 miles
    Test number
    731676147211
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass115,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    383512046446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail115,663 miles (+6,227)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,663 miles
    Test number
    664642346232
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass109,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    831112255206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail109,436 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,436 miles
    Test number
    611060255286
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about A12 TVH

Does A12 TVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 TVH expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 TVH?
The MOT on A12 TVH expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 TVH done?
A12 TVH was recorded at 151,961 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 2,326 miles a year.
Has A12 TVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TVH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on A12 TVH 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 TVH find?
A12 TVH passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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