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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S12 BATMOT history

S12 BAT is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S12 BAT grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,681 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BAT was last recorded at 114,681 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,564 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,117 miles
Average per year
6,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,681 miles
  • 2024 – 112,564 miles
  • 2023 – 109,968 miles
  • 2022 – 106,298 miles
  • 2021 – 102,844 miles
  • 2020 – 98,561 miles
  • 2019 – 93,885 miles
  • 2018 – 86,258 miles
  • 2017 – 78,638 miles
  • 2016 – 70,308 miles
  • 2015 – 62,880 miles
  • 2014 – 54,770 miles
  • 2013 – 42,870 miles
  • 2012 – 29,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,681 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,681 miles (+2,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,681 miles
    Test number
    286308139138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass112,564 miles (+2,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,564 miles
    Test number
    694198952449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass109,968 miles (+3,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,968 miles
    Test number
    150523571324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass106,298 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,298 miles
    Test number
    343747334468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,844 miles (+4,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,844 miles
    Test number
    708166176792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,561 miles (+4,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    766071514768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass93,885 miles (+7,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    569393497533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    476497517501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail86,258 miles (+7,620)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    976354316224
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass78,638 miles (+8,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    294022885374
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp condensation on inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  11. Pass70,308 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    128945453140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,306 miles (+7,426)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    180043136248
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 3 mm wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to legal limit 2 mm approx /discs lipped/worn
  13. Pass62,880 miles (+8,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    799098855819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass54,770 miles (+11,900)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    457971524327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,870 miles (+13,773)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    475172023388
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F outer tyre wall damaged
  16. Pass29,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    207304802392
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S12 BAT

Does S12 BAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BAT is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 BAT?
The MOT on S12 BAT is valid until 29 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 BAT done?
S12 BAT was recorded at 114,681 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,557 miles a year.
Has S12 BAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BAT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S12 BAT 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 BAT find?
S12 BAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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