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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

S12 EKTMOT history

S12 EKT is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S12 EKT black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
142,020 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 EKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 EKT was last recorded at 142,020 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,941 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
6,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,020 miles
  • 2024 – 136,346 miles
  • 2023 – 131,396 miles
  • 2022 – 125,544 miles
  • 2021 – 118,007 miles
  • 2020 – 113,602 miles
  • 2019 – 108,061 miles
  • 2018 – 100,771 miles
  • 2017 – 93,027 miles
  • 2016 – 85,670 miles
  • 2015 – 76,835 miles
  • 2014 – 70,368 miles
  • 2013 – 63,165 miles
  • 2012 – 54,476 miles
  • 2011 – 47,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,020 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,020 miles (+79)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    142,020 miles
    Test number
    567644841454
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail141,941 miles (+5,595)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,941 miles
    Test number
    745215811565
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Number one injector blowing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm, wearing smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass136,346 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    904867038025
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail136,346 miles (+4,950)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    632186448727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass131,396 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,396 miles
    Test number
    257292820571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,390 miles (+5,846)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    103934127709
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    951173506416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,544 miles (+7,537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,544 miles
    Test number
    828961777249
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,007 miles (+4,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,007 miles
    Test number
    529679059356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  10. Pass113,602 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,602 miles
    Test number
    414018682998
    • 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))

  11. Fail113,595 miles (+5,534)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,595 miles
    Test number
    847880094039
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRattle from front suspension
    • AdvisoryRear brake lights not all working
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure indicator light on dash

  12. Pass108,061 miles (+7,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    139398918229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,771 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,771 miles
    Test number
    835669696985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,027 miles (+7,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,027 miles
    Test number
    632643260417
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    580578950173
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail85,664 miles (+8,829)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    913334174643
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,835 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    985352905273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,368 miles (+7,203)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    479630214288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight body damage

  19. Pass63,165 miles (+8,689)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    486612513226
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCan not see bottom of rear springs

  20. Pass54,476 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    887662102244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,440 miles
    Test number
    307559501401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 EKT

Does S12 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 EKT is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 EKT?
The MOT on S12 EKT is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 EKT done?
S12 EKT was recorded at 142,020 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,623 miles a year.
Has S12 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 EKT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 EKT 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 EKT find?
S12 EKT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases number one injector blowing.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, wearing smooth on inner edge.; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint loose., and 2 more.

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