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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,979 cc

X12 SMRMOT history

X12 SMR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 84,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

X12 SMR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,702 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 SMR was last recorded at 84,702 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,180 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,522 miles
Average per year
4,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,702 miles
  • 2024 – 83,180 miles
  • 2023 – 80,095 miles
  • 2022 – 76,631 miles
  • 2021 – 73,120 miles
  • 2020 – 70,082 miles
  • 2019 – 65,999 miles
  • 2018 – 63,554 miles
  • 2017 – 60,131 miles
  • 2016 – 55,780 miles
  • 2015 – 48,885 miles
  • 2014 – 39,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,702 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    511289099682
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  2. Fail84,694 miles (+1,514)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,694 miles
    Test number
    537460699892
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  3. Pass83,180 miles (+3,085)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    185456803464
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,095 miles (+3,464)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    258276563972
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs inner surfaces scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,631 miles (+3,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,631 miles
    Test number
    959078063742
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,120 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    713299956838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,082 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    582691751291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,999 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,999 miles
    Test number
    526875109766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,554 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    310767277512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,131 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,131 miles
    Test number
    365146273250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,780 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,780 miles
    Test number
    556208263159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,006 miles (+5,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    767938695989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass48,885 miles (+9,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    878134497768
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear of vehicle

  14. Fail39,708 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    237411314356
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass39,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    645401114303
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X12 SMR

Does X12 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 SMR is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X12 SMR?
The MOT on X12 SMR is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 SMR done?
X12 SMR was recorded at 84,702 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
Has X12 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 SMR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on X12 SMR 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 X12 SMR find?
X12 SMR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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