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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

T12 ACEMOT history

T12 ACE is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,418 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 ACE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 ACE was last recorded at 38,418 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,589 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
829 miles
Average per year
1,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,418 miles
  • 2025 – 37,589 miles
  • 2024 – 36,859 miles
  • 2023 – 36,836 miles
  • 2022 – 36,784 miles
  • 2021 – 36,688 miles
  • 2020 – 36,664 miles
  • 2019 – 36,662 miles
  • 2018 – 36,653 miles
  • 2017 – 36,137 miles
  • 2016 – 34,531 miles
  • 2015 – 32,766 miles
  • 2014 – 30,428 miles
  • 2013 – 28,102 miles
  • 2012 – 25,855 miles
  • 2011 – 22,724 miles
  • 2010 – 19,751 miles
  • 2009 – 17,114 miles
  • 2008 – 13,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,418 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,418 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,418 miles
    Test number
    424066259703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,589 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    615404349671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,859 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    754936162625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

  4. Pass36,836 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,836 miles
    Test number
    738665968208
    • AdvisorySlight wear front tyres [inner edge]

  5. Pass36,784 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    802237613835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    116826578138
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  7. Fail36,688 miles (+24)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    102870867506
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  8. Pass36,664 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,664 miles
    Test number
    530587274870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass36,662 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,662 miles
    Test number
    939656622532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass36,653 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,653 miles
    Test number
    611188937419
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge.

  11. Pass36,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    366173127929
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake effort quite low

  12. Fail36,137 miles (+1,606)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,137 miles
    Test number
    880809845345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake effort quite low

  13. Pass34,531 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    794406793861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,766 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    229097055029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail32,763 miles (+2,335)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    556746555008
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass30,428 miles (+2,326)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,428 miles
    Test number
    345018854091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted obscuring certain components.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass28,102 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,102 miles
    Test number
    787270063051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,855 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    377641862068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,724 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,724 miles
    Test number
    176299851035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,751 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,751 miles
    Test number
    203620960006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,114 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,114 miles
    Test number
    424707459022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    181463068476
    • 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)

  23. Fail13,952 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    784190668083
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T12 ACE

Does T12 ACE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 ACE is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 ACE?
The MOT on T12 ACE is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 ACE done?
T12 ACE was recorded at 38,418 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,314 miles a year.
Has T12 ACE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 ACE has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T12 ACE 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 T12 ACE find?
T12 ACE passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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