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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T12 VSHMOT history

T12 VSH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,888 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 VSH was last recorded at 81,888 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,056 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,888 miles
  • 2025 – 81,056 miles
  • 2024 – 79,329 miles
  • 2023 – 78,653 miles
  • 2022 – 77,456 miles
  • 2021 – 75,332 miles
  • 2020 – 73,567 miles
  • 2019 – 70,540 miles
  • 2018 – 66,117 miles
  • 2017 – 64,769 miles
  • 2016 – 63,173 miles
  • 2015 – 57,064 miles
  • 2014 – 48,536 miles
  • 2013 – 46,788 miles
  • 2012 – 42,270 miles
  • 2011 – 37,210 miles
  • 2010 – 31,052 miles
  • 2009 – 26,047 miles
  • 2008 – 20,024 miles
  • 2007 – 13,405 miles
  • 2005 – 10,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,888 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,888 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,888 miles
    Test number
    587689802472
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,056 miles (+1,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    811261453948
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    819759969034
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail79,329 miles (+676)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    586376636347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,653 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    481949045655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,456 miles (+2,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    182365385276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame support slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,332 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    754088895280
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,332 miles (+1,765)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    569669136926
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass73,567 miles (+3,027)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    181997488919
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Leak from PAS fluid reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass70,540 miles (+4,423)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,540 miles
    Test number
    578520385876
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass66,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    242360814981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,117 miles (+1,348)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    848339346642
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass64,769 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    817928390322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    892703824421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,173 miles (+6,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    218194455092
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  16. Pass57,064 miles (+8,528)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    376255445049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass48,536 miles (+1,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    686964234004
    • NoteO/S/R Indicator Bulb Starting To Flash White

  18. Fail46,788 miles3 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    148310143074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT PADS LOW ON INSIDE
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS
    • NoteN/S/R LAMP HAS FAULT
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

  19. Pass46,788 miles (+4,518)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    385020243047
    • NoteAIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED
    • NoteFRONT PADS LOW ON INSIDE
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS
    • NoteN/S/R LAMP HAS FAULT
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

  20. Pass42,270 miles (+5,060)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    588293202036
    • DangerousFront discs are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  21. Pass37,210 miles (+6,158)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    586662411083
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs are corroded

  22. Pass31,052 miles (+5,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,052 miles
    Test number
    523880220088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass26,047 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    173350739444
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  24. Fail26,047 miles (+6,023)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    933270239060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  25. Pass20,024 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,024 miles
    Test number
    502753748032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass13,405 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,405 miles
    Test number
    684940237092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail13,404 miles (+2,735)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,404 miles
    Test number
    102509427059
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass10,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,669 miles
    Test number
    213414135378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T12 VSH

Does T12 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 VSH is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 VSH?
The MOT on T12 VSH is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 VSH done?
T12 VSH was recorded at 81,888 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has T12 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 VSH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 VSH 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 VSH find?
T12 VSH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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