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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

V12 FJCMOT history

V12 FJC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

V12 FJC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,587 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 FJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 FJC was last recorded at 153,587 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,878 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,709 miles
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,587 miles
  • 2024 – 148,878 miles
  • 2023 – 143,928 miles
  • 2022 – 139,079 miles
  • 2021 – 133,904 miles
  • 2020 – 127,342 miles
  • 2019 – 111,515 miles
  • 2018 – 100,661 miles
  • 2017 – 92,694 miles
  • 2016 – 82,986 miles
  • 2015 – 72,521 miles
  • 2014 – 70,462 miles
  • 2013 – 61,949 miles
  • 2012 – 54,335 miles
  • 2011 – 44,363 miles
  • 2010 – 33,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 4 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in trad on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,587 miles (+4,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,587 miles
    Test number
    179838317830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Pass148,878 miles (+4,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,878 miles
    Test number
    437211922081
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,928 miles (+4,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,928 miles
    Test number
    610502804899
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,079 miles (+5,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,079 miles
    Test number
    340149708280
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,904 miles (+6,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    733972108310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass127,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,342 miles
    Test number
    766085760197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,338 miles (+15,823)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,338 miles
    Test number
    201915858766
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass111,515 miles (+10,854)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    193012462541
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,661 miles (+7,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,661 miles
    Test number
    303587672892
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring view to testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to testable items

  10. Pass92,694 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    333277515277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in trad on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail92,617 miles (+9,631)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    739996175932
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure void of tread on inner edge too (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in trad on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,986 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    585618851896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,779 miles (+10,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    927259615477
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass72,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    528840405165
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail72,521 miles (+2,059)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,521 miles
    Test number
    288458695072
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail70,462 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    156481254279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass70,462 miles (+8,513)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    557311854272
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass61,949 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,949 miles
    Test number
    996735013241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,335 miles (+9,972)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    729447632279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    837400521251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,362 miles (+10,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,362 miles
    Test number
    736494311202
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass33,446 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    183291580173
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge - 255/30x19.

Questions about V12 FJC

Does V12 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 FJC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 FJC?
The MOT on V12 FJC 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 V12 FJC done?
V12 FJC was recorded at 153,587 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has V12 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 FJC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V12 FJC 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 V12 FJC find?
V12 FJC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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