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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S12 BCJMOT history

S12 BCJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S12 BCJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,007 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BCJ was last recorded at 52,007 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,795 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
2,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,007 miles
  • 2025 – 51,795 miles
  • 2024 – 47,053 miles
  • 2023 – 46,864 miles
  • 2022 – 46,683 miles
  • 2021 – 45,232 miles
  • 2020 – 43,079 miles
  • 2019 – 42,030 miles
  • 2018 – 40,771 miles
  • 2017 – 38,538 miles
  • 2016 – 33,138 miles
  • 2015 – 27,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,007 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,007 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,007 miles
    Test number
    154873474702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    118700612943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,795 miles (+4,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    194280150691
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass47,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    625009284794
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail47,053 miles (+189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    744218410979
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass46,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    346400025484
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail46,864 miles (+181)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    347674310254
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass46,683 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,683 miles
    Test number
    573123754094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,232 miles (+2,153)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    733792694129
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass43,079 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    605403786755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,030 miles (+1,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,030 miles
    Test number
    743300948387
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road
  12. Pass40,771 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,771 miles
    Test number
    588769249390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,538 miles (+5,400)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    522808284171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,138 miles (+5,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    272741094570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyres all worn unevenly
  15. Pass27,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    853463007185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,281 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,281 miles
    Test number
    820675854562
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S12 BCJ

Does S12 BCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BCJ?
The MOT on S12 BCJ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BCJ done?
S12 BCJ was recorded at 52,007 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
Has S12 BCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BCJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 BCJ 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 BCJ find?
S12 BCJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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