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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S12 AAOMOT history

S12 AAO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S12 AAO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,066 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 AAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 AAO was last recorded at 140,066 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 5,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,590 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,476 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,066 miles
  • 2024 – 134,590 miles
  • 2023 – 128,562 miles
  • 2022 – 122,023 miles
  • 2021 – 118,126 miles
  • 2020 – 114,028 miles
  • 2019 – 111,809 miles
  • 2018 – 104,854 miles
  • 2017 – 97,090 miles
  • 2016 – 88,128 miles
  • 2015 – 81,989 miles
  • 2014 – 61,487 miles
  • 2013 – 55,278 miles
  • 2012 – 48,460 miles
  • 2011 – 39,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,066 miles
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,066 miles (+5,476)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,066 miles
    Test number
    133552859225
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  2. Pass134,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,590 miles
    Test number
    643742244169
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  3. Fail134,590 miles (+6,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,590 miles
    Test number
    494198563137
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test

  4. Pass128,562 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,562 miles
    Test number
    694399431510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,023 miles (+3,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    251130325413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracking/perishing with cracks/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges cracking/perishing with cracks/cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met.

  6. Pass118,126 miles (+4,098)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    926409671534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,028 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,028 miles
    Test number
    270999175674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,809 miles (+6,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    910857217222
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres stretched on to rims

  9. Pass104,854 miles (+7,764)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,854 miles
    Test number
    403727468797
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass97,090 miles (+8,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,090 miles
    Test number
    293585250519
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass88,128 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,128 miles
    Test number
    890619293801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,989 miles (+11,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,989 miles
    Test number
    188660088445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass70,436 miles (+8,949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,436 miles
    Test number
    535999715018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,487 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    246836814093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,278 miles (+6,818)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    185458593060
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  16. Pass48,460 miles (+213)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    775399502180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel inner bead damage

  17. Pass48,247 miles (+8,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,247 miles
    Test number
    686682582001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    968561471249
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S12 AAO

Does S12 AAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 AAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 AAO?
The MOT on S12 AAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 AAO done?
S12 AAO was recorded at 140,066 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has S12 AAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 AAO has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 AAO 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 S12 AAO find?
S12 AAO passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: front brake hose slightly damaged both sides.

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