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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

T12 SXTMOT history

T12 SXT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2024
Mileage
109,308 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 SXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 SXT was last recorded at 109,308 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,308 miles · 5 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,308 miles
  • 2022 – 103,227 miles
  • 2021 – 101,830 miles
  • 2020 – 99,525 miles
  • 2019 – 94,803 miles
  • 2018 – 90,623 miles
  • 2017 – 87,469 miles
  • 2016 – 85,466 miles
  • 2015 – 83,417 miles
  • 2014 – 81,282 miles
  • 2013 – 77,569 miles
  • 2012 – 73,538 miles
  • 2011 – 69,880 miles
  • 2010 – 65,733 miles
  • 2009 – 60,891 miles
  • 2008 – 49,669 miles
  • 2007 – 41,867 miles
  • 2006 – 34,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,308 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded central under floor (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.r parking brake only just met performance (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    947752392332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,308 miles (+6,081)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    916031575049
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass103,227 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    466719267268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,830 miles (+2,305)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    196578416115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,525 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    393831002265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,803 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    604597835782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,794 miles (+4,171)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    347415102135
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to central sub frame rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,623 miles
    Test number
    866976548672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,623 miles (+3,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,623 miles
    Test number
    586617393921
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  10. Pass87,469 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    484655781051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded central under floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.r parking brake only just met performance (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail87,452 miles (+1,986)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    187766872703
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded central under floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o.s.r parking brake only just met performance (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass85,466 miles (+2,049)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    328777892467
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorb has light mist of oil and slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNail o.s.r
    • AdvisorySlight play o.s.f steering rack arm

  13. Pass83,417 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,417 miles
    Test number
    207609455068
    • NoteExhaust centre hanger broke

  14. Fail83,413 miles (+2,131)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    615808955010
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust centre hanger broke

  15. Pass81,282 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    165315254044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,279 miles (+3,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    178473254001
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  17. Pass77,569 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,569 miles
    Test number
    789969343011
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on edges and wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on edges

  18. Fail77,566 miles (+4,028)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    179907143436
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on edges and wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking on edges

  19. Fail73,538 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    747878942097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing signs of age cracking.

  20. Pass73,538 miles (+3,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    916708742044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres showing signs of age cracking.

  21. Pass69,880 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    718272851012
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake discs scored

  22. Fail69,879 miles (+4,146)5 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    785610051067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake discs scored

  23. Pass65,733 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    491310950008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,661 miles (+4,770)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,661 miles
    Test number
    150344740424
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass60,891 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    923953049062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,872 miles (+11,203)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    413492749001
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass49,669 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    473513248023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass41,867 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,867 miles
    Test number
    781373347083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,281 miles
    Test number
    383387846046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 SXT

Does T12 SXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T12 SXT expired on 13 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T12 SXT?
The MOT on T12 SXT expired on 13 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T12 SXT done?
T12 SXT was recorded at 109,308 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
Has T12 SXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 SXT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T12 SXT 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 SXT find?
T12 SXT passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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