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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S12 CKXMOT history

S12 CKX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

S12 CKX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,620 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CKX was last recorded at 138,620 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 13,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2015: 38,776 miles, lower than 51,096 miles on 10 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,982 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,638 miles
Average per year
8,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,620 miles
  • 2024 – 124,982 miles
  • 2023 – 119,230 miles
  • 2021 – 106,770 miles
  • 2020 – 99,549 miles
  • 2019 – 94,403 miles
  • 2018 – 85,671 miles
  • 2017 – 63,172 miles
  • 2016 – 58,058 miles
  • 2015 – 38,776 miles
  • 2013 – 43,342 miles
  • 2012 – 26,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,620 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,620 miles (+13,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,620 miles
    Test number
    734737424960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,982 miles (+5,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,982 miles
    Test number
    731417480731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass119,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    384826426580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail119,230 miles (+12,460)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,230 miles
    Test number
    591432063890
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,770 miles (+7,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,770 miles
    Test number
    549514575142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass99,549 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    556184398124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat bolt out
  7. Pass94,403 miles (+8,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    490323078736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass85,671 miles (+22,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,671 miles
    Test number
    104115831077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,172 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,172 miles
    Test number
    172948663220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,058 miles (+19,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    464974875800
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff leaking oil
  11. Pass38,776 miles (-12,320)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,776 miles
    Test number
    145755495100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,096 miles (+7,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    997790715084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass43,342 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    639763353342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,373 miles
    Test number
    686220713081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,364 miles (+8,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    238010513092
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass26,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,645 miles
    Test number
    249057102022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CKX

Does S12 CKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CKX is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 CKX?
The MOT on S12 CKX is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CKX done?
S12 CKX was recorded at 138,620 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 8,010 miles a year.
Has S12 CKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CKX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 CKX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 CKX find?
S12 CKX passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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