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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S12 RKXMOT history

S12 RKX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

S12 RKX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,449 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RKX was last recorded at 128,449 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,448 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,449 miles
  • 2024 – 120,227 miles
  • 2023 – 110,076 miles
  • 2022 – 99,570 miles
  • 2021 – 89,964 miles
  • 2020 – 83,207 miles
  • 2019 – 75,151 miles
  • 2018 – 61,121 miles
  • 2017 – 45,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,449 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Manufacturer covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,449 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,449 miles
    Test number
    496917065810
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

  2. Fail128,448 miles (+8,221)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    126397773137
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryManufacturers undertrays/sill covers fitted prohibiting full inspection of some prescribed areas

  3. Pass120,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    166683140249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryManufacturer covers fitted

  4. Fail120,227 miles (+10,151)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    312644065027
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryManufacturer covers fitted

  5. Pass110,076 miles (+10,506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    888148818307
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads just above legal requirements (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    826458085400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,570 miles (+9,606)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,570 miles
    Test number
    577148608774
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,964 miles (+6,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,964 miles
    Test number
    135717843034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below wear limiters (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass83,207 miles (+8,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,207 miles
    Test number
    744098164566
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,151 miles (+14,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    404337830163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,121 miles (+16,100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    309724821475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    954102652693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RKX

Does S12 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RKX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RKX?
The MOT on S12 RKX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RKX done?
S12 RKX was recorded at 128,449 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,262 miles a year.
Has S12 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RKX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RKX 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 RKX find?
S12 RKX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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