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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S12 VXNMOT history

S12 VXN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

S12 VXN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
109,676 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VXN was last recorded at 109,676 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 13,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,236 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
13,440 miles
Average per year
9,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,676 miles
  • 2022 – 96,236 miles
  • 2021 – 82,403 miles
  • 2020 – 66,550 miles
  • 2019 – 59,851 miles
  • 2018 – 54,209 miles
  • 2017 – 44,905 miles
  • 2016 – 41,074 miles
  • 2015 – 34,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,676 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,676 miles (+13,440)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,676 miles
    Test number
    622523673541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,236 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,236 miles
    Test number
    561264489267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  3. Fail96,231 miles (+13,828)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,231 miles
    Test number
    721347988335
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  4. Pass82,403 miles (+15,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    862346272129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass66,550 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,550 miles
    Test number
    681828368066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,851 miles (+5,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,851 miles
    Test number
    853052072477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass54,209 miles (+9,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    772109446671
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing a lot on inner edges
  8. Pass44,905 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,905 miles
    Test number
    427850924180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,074 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    828830079180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    208943785176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 VXN

Does S12 VXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 VXN expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 VXN?
The MOT on S12 VXN expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 VXN done?
S12 VXN was recorded at 109,676 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 9,089 miles a year.
Has S12 VXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VXN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 VXN 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 VXN find?
S12 VXN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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