BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
S12 DBCMOT history
S12 DBC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 129,158 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 DBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 DBC was last recorded at 129,158 miles on 13 May 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 129,094 miles · 7 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 64 miles
- Average per year
- 5,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,158 miles
- 2025 – 118,915 miles
- 2024 – 109,673 miles
- 2023 – 100,613 miles
- 2022 – 98,728 miles
- 2021 – 92,632 miles
- 2018 – 92,619 miles
- 2017 – 92,124 miles
- 2016 – 86,092 miles
- 2015 – 79,036 miles
- 2014 – 73,284 miles
- 2013 – 63,980 miles
- 2012 – 57,168 miles
- 2011 – 48,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,158 miles
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,158 miles (+64)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 129,158 miles
- Test number
- 168983822409
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
Fail129,094 miles (+10,179)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,094 miles
- Test number
- 371430834472
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition
Pass118,915 miles (+9,242)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 118,915 miles
- Test number
- 566593671879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,673 miles (+9,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 109,673 miles
- Test number
- 432971275684
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,613 miles (+1,885)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 100,613 miles
- Test number
- 224337607127
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,728 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 98,728 miles
- Test number
- 654876891073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,728 miles (+6,096)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,728 miles
- Test number
- 178141451059
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass92,632 miles (+13)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 92,632 miles
- Test number
- 963649634718
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass92,619 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 92,619 miles
- Test number
- 438948652580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,618 miles (+494)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,618 miles
- Test number
- 425789126509
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on .......
Pass92,124 miles (+6,032)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 92,124 miles
- Test number
- 605778979125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,092 miles (+7,056)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 86,092 miles
- Test number
- 217832520310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,036 miles
- Test number
- 897254383526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,036 miles (+5,752)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,036 miles
- Test number
- 987231180401
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass73,284 miles (+9,304)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 73,284 miles
- Test number
- 196027834303
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,980 miles (+6,812)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 63,980 miles
- Test number
- 775774243354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,168 miles (+8,362)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 57,168 miles
- Test number
- 949566722327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,806 miles (+4,230)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 48,806 miles
- Test number
- 988250451309
- NoteRun flat tyres on rear axle none runflats on front axle
Pass44,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 44,576 miles
- Test number
- 148795641210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 DBC
- Does S12 DBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DBC is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 DBC?
- The MOT on S12 DBC is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 DBC done?
- S12 DBC was recorded at 129,158 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,756 miles a year.
- Has S12 DBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 DBC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 DBC 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 DBC find?
- S12 DBC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyres wearing on edges; headlights in poor condition.
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