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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

TAP 712MOT history

TAP 712 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
40,198 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAP 712
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAP 712 was last recorded at 40,198 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,196 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,198 miles
  • 2024 – 32,303 miles
  • 2023 – 29,629 miles
  • 2022 – 27,201 miles
  • 2021 – 24,236 miles
  • 2020 – 22,364 miles
  • 2019 – 21,250 miles
  • 2018 – 20,287 miles
  • 2017 – 19,434 miles
  • 2016 – 18,828 miles
  • 2015 – 18,387 miles
  • 2014 – 17,612 miles
  • 2013 – 16,902 miles
  • 2012 – 16,054 miles
  • 2011 – 15,476 miles
  • 2010 – 14,280 miles
  • 2009 – 12,025 miles
  • 2008 – 10,545 miles
  • 2007 – 9,181 miles
  • 2006 – 7,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,198 miles
  • 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,198 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    40,198 miles
    Test number
    107202208307
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail40,196 miles (+7,893)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,196 miles
    Test number
    974573315880
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass32,303 miles (+2,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    265363404005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,629 miles (+2,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    647204313615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass27,201 miles (+2,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    27,201 miles
    Test number
    822538886268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass24,236 miles (+1,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,236 miles
    Test number
    422383365743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass22,364 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    22,364 miles
    Test number
    598269621703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,250 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,250 miles
    Test number
    373041490683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,287 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,287 miles
    Test number
    858351546391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass19,434 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,434 miles
    Test number
    202838941960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,828 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    18,828 miles
    Test number
    206209352542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

  12. Pass18,387 miles (+775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,387 miles
    Test number
    922076398930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

  13. Pass17,612 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,612 miles
    Test number
    627998094211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,902 miles (+848)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,902 miles
    Test number
    959766593283
    • NoteN/s front and rear road wheels outer rims damaged
    • NoteN/s front and rear tyres outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner wall split not to cords or ply.

  15. Pass16,054 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,054 miles
    Test number
    115789082223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,476 miles (+1,196)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,476 miles
    Test number
    617443691270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s front and rear outer tyre wall damaged not to cords.

  17. Pass14,280 miles (+2,255)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    863503300365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll wheel outer rims damaged.
    • NoteN/s rear inner tyre wall split but not to cords.

  18. Pass12,025 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,025 miles
    Test number
    490172609475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,545 miles (+1,364)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,545 miles
    Test number
    494045208435
    • NoteBoth front brake pads becoming low
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush weak

  20. Pass9,181 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,181 miles
    Test number
    814927297227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,167 miles
    Test number
    632789186206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAP 712

What vehicle is registration TAP 712 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAP 712 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAP 712 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAP 712 is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on TAP 712?
The MOT on TAP 712 is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAP 712 done?
TAP 712 was recorded at 40,198 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,728 miles a year.
Has TAP 712 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAP 712 has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on TAP 712 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 TAP 712 find?
TAP 712 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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