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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S12 AXCMOT history

S12 AXC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

S12 AXC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,948 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 AXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 AXC was last recorded at 87,948 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,731 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,217 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,948 miles
  • 2025 – 86,731 miles
  • 2024 – 86,221 miles
  • 2023 – 84,727 miles
  • 2022 – 82,803 miles
  • 2021 – 82,377 miles
  • 2018 – 80,825 miles
  • 2017 – 80,608 miles
  • 2016 – 80,576 miles
  • 2015 – 80,174 miles
  • 2013 – 79,930 miles
  • 2011 – 79,031 miles
  • 2010 – 77,469 miles
  • 2009 – 69,998 miles
  • 2008 – 59,990 miles
  • 2007 – 49,285 miles
  • 2006 – 37,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,948 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under body corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,948 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    236498933991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,731 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    278361511763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,221 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    651259141770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,727 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,727 miles
    Test number
    614519622220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    812239950380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,801 miles (+424)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    823242020715
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass82,377 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,377 miles
    Test number
    559782857404
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  8. Fail82,376 miles (+1,551)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,376 miles
    Test number
    211199909515
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness notchy (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Pass80,825 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    846068572604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake imballance low effort

  10. Fail80,825 miles (+217)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    587615749071
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake imballance low effort

  11. Pass80,608 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    452938521328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass80,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,576 miles
    Test number
    146162576189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,575 miles (+401)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,575 miles
    Test number
    474923123157
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass80,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    696654415073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail80,174 miles (+244)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    137743915451
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front tyre outer side wall badly cracking & low inner edge

  16. Pass79,930 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    258476413462
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass79,031 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,031 miles
    Test number
    267896301369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,469 miles (+7,471)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,469 miles
    Test number
    122800210383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,998 miles (+10,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    660040569237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass59,990 miles (+10,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,990 miles
    Test number
    362119368227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,285 miles (+11,692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,285 miles
    Test number
    824441077270
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass37,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    543738666235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 AXC

Does S12 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 AXC is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 AXC?
The MOT on S12 AXC is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 AXC done?
S12 AXC was recorded at 87,948 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has S12 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 AXC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 AXC 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 S12 AXC find?
S12 AXC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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