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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

V12 TSAMOT history

V12 TSA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

V12 TSA red 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,960 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 TSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 TSA was last recorded at 159,960 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,335 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,625 miles
Average per year
12,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,960 miles
  • 2024 – 137,961 miles
  • 2023 – 122,840 miles
  • 2022 – 108,095 miles
  • 2021 – 93,423 miles
  • 2020 – 88,885 miles
  • 2019 – 74,840 miles
  • 2018 – 65,033 miles
  • 2017 – 50,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,960 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,960 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,960 miles
    Test number
    820057338860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,335 miles (+14,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,335 miles
    Test number
    164870820565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,961 miles (+15,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,961 miles
    Test number
    280535321371
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass122,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,840 miles
    Test number
    224759467525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,840 miles (+14,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,840 miles
    Test number
    351176460755
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass108,095 miles (+14,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,095 miles
    Test number
    556828051475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and worn to 2mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass93,423 miles (+4,538)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    318302174467
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass88,885 miles (+14,045)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,885 miles
    Test number
    469279622595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    683161703470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,840 miles (+9,807)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    777959400970
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,033 miles (+14,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    365100918355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    306500103695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 TSA

Does V12 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 TSA is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 TSA?
The MOT on V12 TSA is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 TSA done?
V12 TSA was recorded at 159,960 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 12,368 miles a year.
Has V12 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 TSA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 TSA 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 TSA find?
V12 TSA passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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