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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S12 DHEMOT history

S12 DHE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

S12 DHE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
154,178 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DHE was last recorded at 154,178 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 7,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,735 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,443 miles
Average per year
8,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,178 miles
  • 2022 – 146,735 miles
  • 2021 – 141,996 miles
  • 2020 – 138,259 miles
  • 2019 – 130,887 miles
  • 2018 – 125,529 miles
  • 2017 – 121,510 miles
  • 2016 – 116,258 miles
  • 2015 – 105,088 miles
  • 2014 – 89,883 miles
  • 2013 – 85,871 miles
  • 2012 – 73,258 miles
  • 2011 – 59,450 miles
  • 2010 – 44,761 miles
  • 2009 – 32,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,178 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,178 miles
    Test number
    838718178249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    529142318793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,735 miles (+4,739)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,735 miles
    Test number
    571144750202
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass141,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    168559485553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,996 miles (+3,737)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    643885076281
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,259 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,259 miles
    Test number
    485972525582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,887 miles (+5,358)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,887 miles
    Test number
    633121849135
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,529 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,529 miles
    Test number
    525290959668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    861800318162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail121,510 miles (+5,252)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    402747349635
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass116,258 miles (+11,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    405716354063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass105,088 miles (+15,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    314231988386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass89,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    177549094248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,883 miles (+4,012)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,883 miles
    Test number
    835609194261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass85,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    399279953170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,871 miles (+12,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    735668253197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass73,258 miles (+13,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,258 miles
    Test number
    128199352109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    607616861131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,450 miles (+14,689)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    297265761171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass44,761 miles (+12,081)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    531643960184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,680 miles
    Test number
    994514759164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,658 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,658 miles
    Test number
    893134659138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 DHE

Does S12 DHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 DHE expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 DHE?
The MOT on S12 DHE expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 DHE done?
S12 DHE was recorded at 154,178 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 8,318 miles a year.
Has S12 DHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DHE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 DHE 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 DHE find?
S12 DHE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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