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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S12 XSCMOT history

S12 XSC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

S12 XSC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,309 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XSC was last recorded at 135,309 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,007 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,302 miles
Average per year
10,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,309 miles
  • 2024 – 133,007 miles
  • 2023 – 126,668 miles
  • 2022 – 95,295 miles
  • 2021 – 84,105 miles
  • 2020 – 84,053 miles
  • 2019 – 74,889 miles
  • 2018 – 49,886 miles
  • 2017 – 37,797 miles
  • 2016 – 34,928 miles
  • 2015 – 27,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,309 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryLow effort o/s handbrake
  • AdvisoryWear and corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,309 miles (+2,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,309 miles
    Test number
    487672341303
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow effort o/s handbrake
    • AdvisoryWear and corrosion on front and rear brake discs.
  2. Pass133,007 miles (+6,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,007 miles
    Test number
    833404613044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass126,668 miles (+16,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    606970182504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass110,504 miles (+15,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,504 miles
    Test number
    777590829321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,295 miles (+11,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,295 miles
    Test number
    265945852114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn at outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,105 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,105 miles
    Test number
    275484844617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail84,053 miles (+9,164)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    653878166042
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass74,889 miles (+12,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,889 miles
    Test number
    129407406571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,784 miles (+12,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,784 miles
    Test number
    348712187285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,886 miles (+12,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,886 miles
    Test number
    384878178266
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer
  11. Pass37,797 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,797 miles
    Test number
    950638812183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,928 miles (+7,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    446247996915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted restricting examination
  13. Pass27,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,044 miles
    Test number
    576357765188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 XSC

Does S12 XSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XSC is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 XSC?
The MOT on S12 XSC is valid until 12 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 XSC done?
S12 XSC was recorded at 135,309 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 10,311 miles a year.
Has S12 XSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XSC has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S12 XSC 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 XSC find?
S12 XSC passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: brake warning light on; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; low effort o/s handbrake, and 1 more.

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