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BMW 645

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

S12 RKWMOT history

S12 RKW is a silver petrol BMW 645 first used on 24 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
120,055 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RKW was last recorded at 120,055 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,925 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,130 miles
Average per year
5,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,055 miles
  • 2025 – 117,925 miles
  • 2024 – 115,236 miles
  • 2023 – 112,073 miles
  • 2022 – 108,479 miles
  • 2021 – 105,740 miles
  • 2020 – 104,067 miles
  • 2019 – 100,086 miles
  • 2017 – 95,571 miles
  • 2016 – 91,431 miles
  • 2015 – 85,849 miles
  • 2014 – 83,858 miles
  • 2013 – 75,985 miles
  • 2012 – 65,223 miles
  • 2011 – 51,482 miles
  • 2010 – 38,514 miles
  • 2009 – 28,317 miles
  • 2008 – 23,008 miles
  • 2007 – 17,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,055 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under vehicle covers restrict view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under-trays fitted covering some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake basic pass.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,055 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,055 miles
    Test number
    360031482722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    872218835600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,925 miles (+2,689)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    880190785572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass115,236 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,236 miles
    Test number
    814756400953
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers restrict view

  5. Fail115,212 miles (+3,139)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    841029479598
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers restrict view

  6. Pass112,073 miles (+3,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,073 miles
    Test number
    975136422580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,479 miles (+2,739)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    247229427298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,740 miles (+1,673)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    974896492503
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted covering some underside components

  9. Pass104,067 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,067 miles
    Test number
    833450521078
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted covering some underside components

  10. Pass100,086 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,086 miles
    Test number
    267957697868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,084 miles (+4,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    745371705214
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass95,571 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    266040216078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,569 miles (+4,138)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    972531428777
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass91,431 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    438352423871
    • AdvisoryParking brake basic pass.

  15. Fail91,430 miles (+5,581)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    154751934522
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake basic pass.

  16. Pass85,849 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    698769848511
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

  17. Pass83,858 miles (+7,873)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    916861104396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel damaged
    • NotePlay in steering column
    • NoteSevere oil/fluid leak
    • NoteSteering rack worn o/s

  18. Pass75,985 miles (+10,762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    926837893281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,223 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    105710112381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,221 miles (+13,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,221 miles
    Test number
    628637802361
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass51,482 miles (+12,968)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    608953791299
    • NoteRear tyres bald on inner edges.

  22. Pass38,514 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    183108570296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,317 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    891216469251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,008 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,008 miles
    Test number
    452437378216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,851 miles
    Test number
    830398187232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RKW

Does S12 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RKW is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RKW?
The MOT on S12 RKW is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RKW done?
S12 RKW was recorded at 120,055 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
Has S12 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RKW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 RKW 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 RKW find?
S12 RKW passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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