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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

F3 STHMOT history

F3 STH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

F3 STH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,029 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 STH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 STH was last recorded at 110,029 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,394 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,635 miles
Average per year
7,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,029 miles
  • 2025 – 104,394 miles
  • 2024 – 95,628 miles
  • 2023 – 87,524 miles
  • 2022 – 80,017 miles
  • 2021 – 74,851 miles
  • 2020 – 69,277 miles
  • 2019 – 61,164 miles
  • 2018 – 52,161 miles
  • 2017 – 43,198 miles
  • 2016 – 33,680 miles
  • 2015 – 28,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    874731188197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,029 miles (+5,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    283600064012
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,394 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    403805747208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,314 miles (+8,686)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,314 miles
    Test number
    627057760684
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,628 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    948095462654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,624 miles (+8,100)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    764939552228
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Service brake lagging in operation lazy (1.2.1 (d))

  7. Pass87,524 miles (+7,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,524 miles
    Test number
    870468508781
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass80,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    286246762986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,017 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    868129254577
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,017 miles (+5,166)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,017 miles
    Test number
    666996142366
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,851 miles (+5,574)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,851 miles
    Test number
    792446280048
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass69,277 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    180832314013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,164 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,164 miles
    Test number
    631809416053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,161 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    157764728405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,198 miles (+9,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,198 miles
    Test number
    964646956896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, cracking within the tred
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass33,680 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,680 miles
    Test number
    877994987543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,506 miles (+5,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,506 miles
    Test number
    820039912484
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass28,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,216 miles
    Test number
    845010745057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about F3 STH

Does F3 STH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 STH is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 STH?
The MOT on F3 STH is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 STH done?
F3 STH was recorded at 110,029 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 7,430 miles a year.
Has F3 STH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 STH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 STH 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 F3 STH find?
F3 STH passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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