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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

F12SJGMOT history

F12SJG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,669 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

F12SJG was last recorded at 96,669 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,319 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,669 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    335480493711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass93,319 miles (+5,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    697388736285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,804 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    414241496528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,799 miles (+3,916)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    876833865583
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    533203414087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail83,883 miles (+7,202)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    390678018350
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass76,681 miles (+5,299)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,681 miles
    Test number
    792432542521
    • MinorNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,382 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    557370525546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,893 miles (+6,060)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,893 miles
    Test number
    672215149122
    • AdvisoryCentral Front under-tray obstructing view of testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass59,833 miles (+13,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    545499238276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,548 miles (+11,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    287422448799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    269622588439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,006 miles (+1,173)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,006 miles
    Test number
    805419154917
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass33,833 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,833 miles
    Test number
    506960470607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    574506230778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F12SJG

When is the MOT due on F12SJG?
The MOT on F12SJG is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F12SJG done?
F12SJG was recorded at 96,669 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has F12SJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F12SJG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on F12SJG 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 F12SJG find?
F12SJG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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