BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 2,171 cc
T12 ECEMOT history
T12 ECE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 103,613 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 ECE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T12 ECE was last recorded at 103,613 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 3,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,642 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,971 miles
- Average per year
- 6,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,613 miles
- 2025 – 99,642 miles
- 2024 – 96,220 miles
- 2023 – 92,356 miles
- 2022 – 88,398 miles
- 2021 – 81,283 miles
- 2020 – 76,468 miles
- 2019 – 69,133 miles
- 2018 – 61,083 miles
- 2017 – 53,915 miles
- 2016 – 46,109 miles
- 2015 – 45,980 miles
- 2014 – 28,693 miles
- 2013 – 20,903 miles
- 2012 – 17,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail103,613 miles
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail103,613 miles (+3,971)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,613 miles
- Test number
- 837994653259
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,642 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 99,642 miles
- Test number
- 208757398113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,639 miles (+3,419)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,639 miles
- Test number
- 339220041048
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass96,220 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 96,220 miles
- Test number
- 644267261091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail96,182 miles (+3,826)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,182 miles
- Test number
- 826322284197
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass92,356 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,356 miles
- Test number
- 755491574630
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail92,352 miles (+3,954)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,352 miles
- Test number
- 421433355000
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass88,398 miles (+153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,398 miles
- Test number
- 919898616056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail88,245 miles (+6,962)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,245 miles
- Test number
- 202313496590
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass81,283 miles (+4,815)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 81,283 miles
- Test number
- 669351714682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wheels damaged
Pass76,468 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,468 miles
- Test number
- 379601695578
- AdvisoryO/s/f o/s/r & n/s/r wheels damaged
Fail76,431 miles (+7,298)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,431 miles
- Test number
- 244226313926
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,133 miles (+8,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 69,133 miles
- Test number
- 236400863587
- AdvisoryN/s headlight washer damaged
Pass61,083 miles (+7,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 61,083 miles
- Test number
- 510256839674
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass53,915 miles (+7,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 53,915 miles
- Test number
- 222545055671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arms (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,109 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,109 miles
- Test number
- 105894864111
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Fail46,064 miles (+84)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,064 miles
- Test number
- 229007165246
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn on edges
Fail45,980 miles (+17,287)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,980 miles
- Test number
- 446232315217
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass28,693 miles (+7,790)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 28,693 miles
- Test number
- 746230464149
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass20,903 miles (+3,684)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 20,903 miles
- Test number
- 825145473171
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass17,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 17,219 miles
- Test number
- 155381072145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T12 ECE
- Does T12 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T12 ECE expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T12 ECE?
- The MOT on T12 ECE expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T12 ECE done?
- T12 ECE was recorded at 103,613 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,239 miles a year.
- Has T12 ECE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 ECE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T12 ECE 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 ECE find?
- T12 ECE failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 3 major defects: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam.
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