MOT Car Check

BMW

3 SERIES · Red

M12J KT
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Mar 2020
First reg21 Dec 2000
Mileage120,426 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

25 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

What's it worth now?

See a free valuation for M12J KT.

Car valuation

MOT history

As of 25 August 2025.

FAILED · 26 Feb 2020
Test date26 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number418535132466
Mileage120,426 mi
MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Offside front lower device (4.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak
MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Front (5.2.3 (b))
AdvisoryNearside rear tyre heavily perished
MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2019
Test date12 Mar 2019
Expiry13 Mar 2020
Test number634710423383
Mileage107,285 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges worn as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 7 Mar 2018
Test date7 Mar 2018
Expiry13 Mar 2019
Test number834287092489
Mileage101,957 mi
FAILED · 6 Mar 2018
Test date6 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number341300108677
Mileage101,956 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
FailOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PASSED · 14 Mar 2017
Test date14 Mar 2017
Expiry13 Mar 2018
Test number306365334504
Mileage92,694 mi
PASSED · 8 Mar 2016
Test date8 Mar 2016
Expiry7 Mar 2017
Test number886078209442
Mileage87,301 mi
Advisoryrear bumper damaged
Advisoryo/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread
Advisoryn/s/f rack arm slight movement
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 8 Mar 2016
Test date8 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number586484205570
Mileage87,301 mi
Advisoryrear bumper damaged
Advisoryo/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread
PrsSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
PrsOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisoryn/s/f rack arm slight movement
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 7 May 2015
Test date7 May 2015
Expiry15 May 2016
Test number288407825422
Mileage80,994 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 15 Apr 2015
Test date15 Apr 2015
Expiry
Test number625765405189
Mileage80,993 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enterednail in n/s/f tyre
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 16 May 2014
Test date16 May 2014
Expiry15 May 2015
Test number617866734156
Mileage74,291 mi
FAILED · 13 May 2014
Test date13 May 2014
Expiry
Test number405863734170
Mileage74,271 mi
FailHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2013
Test date8 Apr 2013
Expiry7 Apr 2014
Test number665328793041
Mileage70,970 mi
User Enteredo/s/r tyre slight wear inner tread
PASSED · 10 Jan 2012
Test date10 Jan 2012
Expiry9 Jan 2013
Test number875770912026
Mileage68,420 mi
PASSED · 29 Apr 2010
Test date29 Apr 2010
Expiry1 May 2011
Test number801479910166
Mileage62,930 mi
PASSED · 1 May 2009
Test date1 May 2009
Expiry1 May 2010
Test number682341229124
Mileage55,290 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 2 May 2008
Test date2 May 2008
Expiry1 May 2009
Test number773203728139
Mileage49,556 mi
PASSED · 2 Apr 2007
Test date2 Apr 2007
Expiry1 Apr 2008
Test number471152297031
Mileage45,011 mi