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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X12 TAXMOT history

X12 TAX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 135,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

X12 TAX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
135,162 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X12 TAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X12 TAX was last recorded at 135,162 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,009 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,153 miles
Average per year
13,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,162 miles
  • 2025 – 129,009 miles
  • 2024 – 121,992 miles
  • 2023 – 115,385 miles
  • 2022 – 100,461 miles
  • 2021 – 80,117 miles
  • 2020 – 62,466 miles
  • 2019 – 42,751 miles
  • 2018 – 33,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,162 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,162 miles
    Test number
    566236803124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass129,009 miles (+7,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,009 miles
    Test number
    291906761184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass121,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,992 miles
    Test number
    863899107586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail121,992 miles (+6,607)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,992 miles
    Test number
    331571908647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass115,385 miles (+14,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,385 miles
    Test number
    125421492761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    544206382316
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail100,461 miles (+20,344)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    667778929955
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass80,117 miles (+17,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,117 miles
    Test number
    314670776988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass62,466 miles (+19,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    664401809361
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass42,751 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,751 miles
    Test number
    807324339078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    241678446778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X12 TAX

Does X12 TAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 TAX is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X12 TAX?
The MOT on X12 TAX is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X12 TAX done?
X12 TAX was recorded at 135,162 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 13,021 miles a year.
Has X12 TAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X12 TAX has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X12 TAX 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 TAX find?
X12 TAX passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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