BMW 3 SERIES BV12XCW has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 155,072 miles 2 months ago on Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 08:05.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 7th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

BV12XCW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH JUNE 2027155,072 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 20257TH JUNE 2026142,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED26TH MAY 2025142,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH MAY 20247TH JUNE 2025129,256 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 20237TH JUNE 2024115,391 MI
FAILED2ND JUNE 2023115,391 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamps Matched Pair Are Not The Same Colour (4.1.4 (d))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20227TH JUNE 2023101,419 MI
FAILED3RD JUNE 2022101,295 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH JUNE 20214TH JUNE 202284,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 20202ND OCTOBER 202180,293 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20192ND OCTOBER 202070,919 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20182ND OCTOBER 201957,612 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20172ND OCTOBER 201842,451 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201742,451 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201839,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201739,400 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201733,519 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201627,490 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BV12XCW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

BV12XCW MOT Comments

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BV12XCW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 155,072 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,077 miles

BV12XCW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration BV12XCW was manufactured on Thursday 1st March 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 155,072 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,077 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BV12XCW has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 11 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does BV12XCW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th July 2026 BV12XCW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BV12XCW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th July 2026 BV12XCW does have Tax. Read more

When does BV12XCW Tax expire?

The current Tax for BV12XCW will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BV12XCW MOT expire?

The current MOT for BV12XCW will expire in 11 months on Monday 7th June 2027. Read more

When did BV12XCW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BV12XCW was on Wednesday 27th May 2026 at 08:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BV12XCW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BV12XCW we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BV12XCW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for BV12XCW we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BV12XCW?

BV12XCW is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has BV12XCW done?

The odometer reading for BV12XCW at the last MOT in May 2026 was 155,072 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,077 miles per year. Read more

How old is BV12XCW?

The vehicle BV12XCW was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st March 2012. Read more

What colour is BV12XCW?

The official colour of BV12XCW is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BV12XCW have?

BV12XCW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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