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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S112 BNTMOT history

S112 BNT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

S112 BNT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2024
Mileage
134,705 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S112 BNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S112 BNT was last recorded at 134,705 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 4,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,787 miles · 22 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,918 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,705 miles
  • 2023 – 129,787 miles
  • 2022 – 128,532 miles
  • 2021 – 120,445 miles
  • 2020 – 120,203 miles
  • 2019 – 119,795 miles
  • 2018 – 119,619 miles
  • 2017 – 119,210 miles
  • 2016 – 118,044 miles
  • 2015 – 117,278 miles
  • 2014 – 116,653 miles
  • 2013 – 115,042 miles
  • 2012 – 109,480 miles
  • 2011 – 102,036 miles
  • 2010 – 94,768 miles
  • 2009 – 84,609 miles
  • 2008 – 76,404 miles
  • 2007 – 68,338 miles
  • 2006 – 61,053 miles
  • 2005 – 54,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,705 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested car overheated (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
  • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

What MOT failures 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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,705 miles (+4,918)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,705 miles
    Test number
    122279496994
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested car overheated (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  2. Pass129,787 miles (+1,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,787 miles
    Test number
    796077183862
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,532 miles (+8,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,532 miles
    Test number
    284681601585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,445 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,445 miles
    Test number
    228259545921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber hangers perrished

  5. Pass120,203 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,203 miles
    Test number
    964998775222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,795 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,795 miles
    Test number
    465592471740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass119,619 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,619 miles
    Test number
    522317211132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,210 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,210 miles
    Test number
    297502642636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,044 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    436086989126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,043 miles (+765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    747751051964
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

  11. Pass117,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    359232515472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,278 miles (+625)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,278 miles
    Test number
    419590215279
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass116,653 miles (+1,611)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    797759734260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFloor corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  14. Pass115,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    487622043240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,042 miles (+5,562)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    355101043428
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass109,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    606876232239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,480 miles (+7,444)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    275906432260
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass102,036 miles (+7,268)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,036 miles
    Test number
    349714511214
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine misfire

  19. Pass94,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    601556330261
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail94,768 miles (+10,159)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,768 miles
    Test number
    830975930284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail84,609 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    122591539250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,609 miles (+8,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,609 miles
    Test number
    513091039201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass76,404 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    842069038224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    343223437249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,338 miles (+7,285)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    833722637207
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  26. Pass61,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    200924616299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,053 miles (+7,026)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    281984716244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass54,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    781775235298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S112 BNT

Does S112 BNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S112 BNT expired on 21 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S112 BNT?
The MOT on S112 BNT expired on 21 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S112 BNT done?
S112 BNT was recorded at 134,705 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has S112 BNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S112 BNT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S112 BNT 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 S112 BNT find?
S112 BNT failed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 8 major defects and 4 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; brake performance unable to be tested car overheated; dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam, and 9 more.

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