
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
K25 SMJMOT history
K25 SMJ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 194,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 194,226 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K25 SMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K25 SMJ was last recorded at 194,226 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 194,221 miles · 2 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 11,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,226 miles
- 2025 – 187,965 miles
- 2024 – 179,217 miles
- 2023 – 163,837 miles
- 2022 – 150,813 miles
- 2021 – 139,663 miles
- 2020 – 126,625 miles
- 2019 – 116,225 miles
- 2018 – 103,122 miles
- 2017 – 90,885 miles
- 2016 – 69,359 miles
- 2015 – 61,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake warning on display
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,226 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 194,226 miles
- Test number
- 320740318978
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail194,221 miles (+6,256)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,221 miles
- Test number
- 538314750286
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass187,965 miles (+8,748)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 187,965 miles
- Test number
- 488786344877
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass179,217 miles (+15,380)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 179,217 miles
- Test number
- 595329272185
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front facing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront advise undertray slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass163,837 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 163,837 miles
- Test number
- 713457776225
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake warning on display
Fail163,837 miles (+13,024)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,837 miles
- Test number
- 127982436954
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracked and nail in tyre 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and lamp unit loose (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake warning on display
Pass150,813 miles (+11,150)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,813 miles
- Test number
- 549975652383
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,663 miles (+13,038)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 139,663 miles
- Test number
- 657474411621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,625 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,625 miles
- Test number
- 273305212052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,624 miles (+10,399)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,624 miles
- Test number
- 358129917252
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has very low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,225 miles (+13,103)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,225 miles
- Test number
- 723060586937
- MinorOffside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute flickering led starting to fail (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass103,122 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 161541598749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,122 miles (+12,237)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 851894509418
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,885 miles
- Test number
- 589784170612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,885 miles (+21,526)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,885 miles
- Test number
- 501758291334
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick through to disc (3.5.1g)
Pass69,359 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,359 miles
- Test number
- 252933530318
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve perished
Fail69,358 miles (+8,164)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,358 miles
- Test number
- 689745842568
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve perished
Pass61,194 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,194 miles
- Test number
- 919746355155
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Questions about K25 SMJ
- Does K25 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 SMJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K25 SMJ?
- The MOT on K25 SMJ is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K25 SMJ done?
- K25 SMJ was recorded at 194,226 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 11,737 miles a year.
- Has K25 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K25 SMJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on K25 SMJ 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 K25 SMJ find?
- K25 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 1 more.
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