BMW 3 SERIES KS59SAM has 14 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 98,075 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 7th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

KS59SAM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202698,075 MI
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 202598,074 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20247TH NOVEMBER 202594,840 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20237TH NOVEMBER 202491,611 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All Rear Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres Starting To Crack And Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 202387,665 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20216TH NOVEMBER 202281,069 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20206TH NOVEMBER 202172,561 MI
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 202072,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Electronic Stability Control Component Excessively Damaged (7.12 (c))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20196TH NOVEMBER 202062,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Front And Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20186TH NOVEMBER 201949,467 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201718TH OCTOBER 201831,515 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201717TH MAY 201831,489 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 201530TH JULY 201626,553 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
FAILED29TH JULY 201526,552 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KS59SAM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

KS59SAM MOT Comments

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KS59SAM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 98,075 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,544 miles

KS59SAM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration KS59SAM was manufactured on Friday 27th July 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 2025 was 98,075 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,544 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KS59SAM has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 5 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does KS59SAM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 KS59SAM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KS59SAM Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 20th May 2026 KS59SAM does have Tax. Read more

When does KS59SAM Tax expire?

The current Tax for KS59SAM will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 KS59SAM MOT expire?

The current MOT for KS59SAM will expire in 6 months on Saturday 7th November 2026. Read more

When did KS59SAM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KS59SAM was on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KS59SAM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for KS59SAM we can see 11 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 KS59SAM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for KS59SAM we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KS59SAM?

KS59SAM is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has KS59SAM done?

The odometer reading for KS59SAM at the last MOT in November 2025 was 98,075 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 7,544 miles per year. Read more

How old is KS59SAM?

The vehicle KS59SAM was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th July 2012. Read more

What colour is KS59SAM?

The official colour of KS59SAM is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does KS59SAM have?

KS59SAM has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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