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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.

K25 SMJ white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass194,226 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. Pass139,663 miles (+13,038)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    657474411621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. Pass90,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    589784170612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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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