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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

M12 BCLMOT history

M12 BCL is a black petrol MG TF first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,164 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M12 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
TF
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M12 BCL was last recorded at 80,164 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,163 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,164 miles
  • 2025 – 79,704 miles
  • 2023 – 79,207 miles
  • 2022 – 78,232 miles
  • 2021 – 77,429 miles
  • 2019 – 76,957 miles
  • 2018 – 75,868 miles
  • 2017 – 73,679 miles
  • 2016 – 70,939 miles
  • 2015 – 68,540 miles
  • 2014 – 65,400 miles
  • 2013 – 62,625 miles
  • 2012 – 60,270 miles
  • 2011 – 56,661 miles
  • 2010 – 53,031 miles
  • 2009 – 48,272 miles
  • 2008 – 35,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,164 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,164 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    292688012145
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail80,163 miles (+459)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,163 miles
    Test number
    587109906526
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Join between Rear Back Box Section and Section Before, Joining Flange Cooroded Away. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass79,704 miles (+497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,704 miles
    Test number
    280975164327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,207 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,207 miles
    Test number
    917853792818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,232 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,232 miles
    Test number
    756612611926
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame showing signs of corrosion and repairs, having been carried out and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame showing signs of corrosion and repairs, having been carried out and covered in heavy underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,429 miles (+472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,429 miles
    Test number
    374281168510
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe is showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe is showing signs of deterioration and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,957 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    850852882110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake low efficiency

  8. Fail76,940 miles (+1,072)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,940 miles
    Test number
    811355224355
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding nearsise rear (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass75,868 miles (+2,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,868 miles
    Test number
    588426307711
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    814764749891
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail73,679 miles (+2,740)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    668612682230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass70,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,939 miles
    Test number
    644531471612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,938 miles (+2,398)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,938 miles
    Test number
    167004534516
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass68,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    219897545105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,536 miles (+4)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,536 miles
    Test number
    637917245183
    • FailureFront Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

  16. Fail68,532 miles (+3,132)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    749491545147
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass65,400 miles (+2,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    747203334177
    • NoteOSF wiper split but clears screen ok

  18. Pass62,625 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    845288973187
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  19. Fail62,625 miles (+2,355)1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,625 miles
    Test number
    576651673158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass60,270 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,270 miles
    Test number
    439703892184
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass56,661 miles (+141)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,661 miles
    Test number
    216188571465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded on inner face

  22. Fail56,520 miles (+3,489)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,520 miles
    Test number
    575682271157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded on inner face

  23. Pass53,031 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,031 miles
    Test number
    770676290136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,272 miles (+12,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    830566389066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass35,597 miles (+2,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    771463398006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass33,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    842759528073
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail33,547 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    441449028062
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about M12 BCL

Does M12 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M12 BCL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M12 BCL?
The MOT on M12 BCL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M12 BCL done?
M12 BCL was recorded at 80,164 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has M12 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M12 BCL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on M12 BCL 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 M12 BCL find?
M12 BCL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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