SA12GDF - BMW 3 SERIES
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 7 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 17 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
17
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 28 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,245 mi
Expires: 27 August 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory light switch insecure
Failed - 28 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,245 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory light switch insecure
Passed - 05 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,236 mi
Expires: 04 July 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 19 June 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,029 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,323 mi
Expires: 20 June 2024
Failed - 12 June 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,322 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Passed - 20 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,131 mi
Expires: 20 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Failed - 20 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,103 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Passed - 21 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,487 mi
Expires: 20 October 2022
Failed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,351 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Passed - 16 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,102 mi
Expires: 15 October 2021
Passed - 22 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,641 mi
Expires: 21 December 2020
Passed - 15 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,816 mi
Expires: 15 June 2019
Passed - 16 June 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,088 mi
Expires: 15 June 2018
Passed - 20 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,417 mi
Expires: 19 May 2017
Passed - 24 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,310 mi
Expires: 01 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
Passed - 02 April 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,324 mi
Expires: 01 April 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SA12GDF?
The MOT expires on 27 August 2026.
What is the tax status of SA12GDF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of SA12GDF?
This is a 2012 BMW 3 SERIES in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1995cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SA12GDF?
This vehicle produces 146 g/km of CO2 emissions.