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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

T12 SKMMOT history

T12 SKM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,857 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 SKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 SKM was last recorded at 131,857 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,975 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,882 miles
Average per year
4,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,857 miles
  • 2024 – 126,975 miles
  • 2023 – 120,720 miles
  • 2022 – 113,766 miles
  • 2021 – 107,302 miles
  • 2020 – 106,016 miles
  • 2019 – 101,486 miles
  • 2018 – 92,827 miles
  • 2017 – 88,501 miles
  • 2016 – 83,112 miles
  • 2015 – 79,464 miles
  • 2014 – 74,746 miles
  • 2013 – 70,338 miles
  • 2012 – 67,049 miles
  • 2011 – 61,984 miles
  • 2010 – 57,787 miles
  • 2009 – 53,899 miles
  • 2008 – 49,337 miles
  • 2007 – 44,712 miles
  • 2006 – 35,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,857 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,857 miles (+4,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    132757486247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass126,975 miles (+6,255)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    540954114243
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,720 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    778488544375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,766 miles (+6,464)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    795628382422
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass107,302 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,302 miles
    Test number
    516266498326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,016 miles (+4,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,016 miles
    Test number
    235447430802
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass101,486 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,486 miles
    Test number
    575944245814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,827 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    514618882438
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass88,501 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    894958327179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,112 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    437004646552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,464 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    659338311223
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass74,746 miles (+4,408)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    156261224393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass70,338 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,338 miles
    Test number
    125825583243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,049 miles (+5,065)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    326382292223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass61,984 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    799140231150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,787 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    720815830130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    584399939108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,899 miles (+4,562)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    762226939158
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass49,337 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,337 miles
    Test number
    560328138183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,712 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    124949137156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    323056846128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 SKM

Does T12 SKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 SKM is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T12 SKM?
The MOT on T12 SKM is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 SKM done?
T12 SKM was recorded at 131,857 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 4,937 miles a year.
Has T12 SKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 SKM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2009.
Has the mileage on T12 SKM 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 SKM find?
T12 SKM passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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