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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S12 DGWMOT history

S12 DGW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 156,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S12 DGW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,109 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DGW was last recorded at 156,109 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 7,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,947 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,162 miles
Average per year
10,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,109 miles
  • 2025 – 148,947 miles
  • 2024 – 145,758 miles
  • 2023 – 145,358 miles
  • 2022 – 130,487 miles
  • 2021 – 119,383 miles
  • 2020 – 107,522 miles
  • 2019 – 97,545 miles
  • 2018 – 84,304 miles
  • 2017 – 74,944 miles
  • 2016 – 53,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,109 miles
  • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryManufacture engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting inspection

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,109 miles (+7,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,109 miles
    Test number
    943139365218
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufacture engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting inspection
  2. Pass148,947 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,947 miles
    Test number
    536814460210
    • AdvisoryManufacture engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components.
  3. Pass145,758 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    834625569202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,358 miles (+14,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,358 miles
    Test number
    299824250368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,487 miles (+11,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,487 miles
    Test number
    840320041277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,383 miles (+11,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,383 miles
    Test number
    380821058458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,522 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,522 miles
    Test number
    943870364329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,545 miles (+13,241)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,545 miles
    Test number
    679375335668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,304 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,304 miles
    Test number
    220839915164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,246 miles (+9,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,246 miles
    Test number
    654465883038
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass74,944 miles (+21,941)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    203815270916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,003 miles
    Test number
    572497970765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DGW

Does S12 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DGW is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DGW?
The MOT on S12 DGW is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DGW done?
S12 DGW was recorded at 156,109 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 10,567 miles a year.
Has S12 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DGW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S12 DGW 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 DGW find?
S12 DGW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated; manufacture engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting inspection.

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