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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T12 KCAMOT history

T12 KCA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 177,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
177,402 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 KCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 KCA was last recorded at 177,402 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 4,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,698 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,704 miles
Average per year
11,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,402 miles
  • 2025 – 172,698 miles
  • 2024 – 169,511 miles
  • 2023 – 160,396 miles
  • 2022 – 148,498 miles
  • 2021 – 139,523 miles
  • 2020 – 135,266 miles
  • 2019 – 128,283 miles
  • 2018 – 119,111 miles
  • 2017 – 102,739 miles
  • 2016 – 83,684 miles
  • 2015 – 61,869 miles
  • 2014 – 44,703 miles
  • 2013 – 28,463 miles
  • 2012 – 11,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,402 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

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.

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,402 miles (+4,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    177,402 miles
    Test number
    241108537641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  2. Pass172,698 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,698 miles
    Test number
    263807569884
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail172,690 miles (+3,179)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,690 miles
    Test number
    967700093810
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,511 miles (+9,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,511 miles
    Test number
    807139838908
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass160,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    729046764874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,396 miles (+11,898)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,396 miles
    Test number
    766645819839
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass148,498 miles (+8,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    675559390216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass139,523 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,523 miles
    Test number
    969417262860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,266 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,266 miles
    Test number
    186861395627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    901718370026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,283 miles (+9,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    410325216275
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass119,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,111 miles
    Test number
    983641175060
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail119,111 miles (+16,372)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,111 miles
    Test number
    834189361333
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass102,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    705262212124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges

  15. Fail102,739 miles (+19,055)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,739 miles
    Test number
    938115695922
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf tyres worn on outer edges

  16. Pass83,684 miles (+21,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,684 miles
    Test number
    278241656227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,869 miles (+17,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,869 miles
    Test number
    449051870718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,703 miles (+16,240)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    499516864239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,463 miles (+16,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,463 miles
    Test number
    448924153284
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen

  20. Pass11,527 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    11,527 miles
    Test number
    379868062236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,327 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,327 miles
    Test number
    305148262023
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres cut in tread

Questions about T12 KCA

Does T12 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 KCA is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 KCA?
The MOT on T12 KCA is valid until 25 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 KCA done?
T12 KCA was recorded at 177,402 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 11,374 miles a year.
Has T12 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 KCA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 KCA 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 KCA find?
T12 KCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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