BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
X12 BKYMOT history
X12 BKY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 160,106 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,831 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X12 BKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X12 BKY was last recorded at 160,106 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 14,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Jul 2024: 135,087 miles, lower than 137,998 miles on 26 Jun 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 145,142 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,964 miles
- Average per year
- 8,831 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,106 miles
- 2025 – 145,142 miles
- 2024 – 135,087 miles
- 2023 – 126,164 miles
- 2022 – 121,892 miles
- 2021 – 115,278 miles
- 2019 – 107,146 miles
- 2018 – 99,248 miles
- 2017 – 90,399 miles
- 2016 – 80,843 miles
- 2015 – 74,293 miles
- 2014 – 59,766 miles
- 2013 – 50,049 miles
- 2012 – 33,447 miles
- 2011 – 26,509 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,106 miles
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,106 miles (+14,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 160,106 miles
- Test number
- 777908186122
- AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
Pass145,142 miles (+10,055)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 145,142 miles
- Test number
- 864500586840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,087 miles (-2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 135,087 miles
- Test number
- 944612002329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,998 miles (+11,834)1 dangerous1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,998 miles
- Test number
- 581112067784
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPollen filter missing
Pass126,164 miles (+4,272)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 126,164 miles
- Test number
- 266241822430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,892 miles (+6,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 121,892 miles
- Test number
- 914575605536
- AdvisoryFront tyres scuffing on edges
Pass115,278 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 115,278 miles
- Test number
- 175924114208
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,279 miles (+31)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,279 miles
- Test number
- 569330664246
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,248 miles (+8,102)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,248 miles
- Test number
- 159710965621
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,146 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,146 miles
- Test number
- 316115783733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,248 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,248 miles
- Test number
- 572737241716
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke emissions result too clean to be recorded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Replacement required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor wire unattached
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail99,248 miles (+8,849)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,248 miles
- Test number
- 846004431233
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke emissions result too clean to be recorded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Replacement required soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad sensor wire unattached
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass90,399 miles (+9,556)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,399 miles
- Test number
- 427051166989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass80,843 miles (+6,550)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 80,843 miles
- Test number
- 760711742887
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre sidewall cut
- AdvisoryN/S/R tyre sidewall cut
Pass74,293 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,293 miles
- Test number
- 949458411577
- AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges.
Fail74,241 miles (+14,475)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,241 miles
- Test number
- 691361876751
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.
Pass59,766 miles (+9,717)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,766 miles
- Test number
- 136864524209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,049 miles (+16,602)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,049 miles
- Test number
- 925939143272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,447 miles (+6,938)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,447 miles
- Test number
- 339144342230
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass26,509 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,509 miles
- Test number
- 389002851231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,388 miles
- Test number
- 117431081495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,388 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,388 miles
- Test number
- 497751161087
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Questions about X12 BKY
- Does X12 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 BKY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X12 BKY?
- The MOT on X12 BKY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X12 BKY done?
- X12 BKY was recorded at 160,106 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,831 miles a year.
- Has X12 BKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X12 BKY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on X12 BKY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X12 BKY find?
- X12 BKY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyres getting low.
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