BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
S12 DORMOT history
S12 DOR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 43,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 43,305 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,001 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 DOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 DOR was last recorded at 43,305 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,001 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,304 miles
- Average per year
- 2,001 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,305 miles
- 2025 – 42,001 miles
- 2024 – 40,634 miles
- 2023 – 39,031 miles
- 2022 – 37,832 miles
- 2021 – 36,485 miles
- 2020 – 34,577 miles
- 2019 – 32,604 miles
- 2018 – 30,519 miles
- 2017 – 27,807 miles
- 2016 – 25,131 miles
- 2015 – 21,407 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,305 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 43,305 miles
- Test number
- 997160800895
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,304 miles (+1,303)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,304 miles
- Test number
- 667129989423
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake control arm hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball end slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,001 miles (+1,367)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 42,001 miles
- Test number
- 124503969025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,634 miles (+1,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 40,634 miles
- Test number
- 638089881599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,031 miles (+1,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 39,031 miles
- Test number
- 108897855513
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,832 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 37,832 miles
- Test number
- 286425224098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,485 miles (+1,908)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 36,485 miles
- Test number
- 473063967144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,577 miles (+1,973)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,577 miles
- Test number
- 547291525323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,604 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 32,604 miles
- Test number
- 336167060686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,519 miles (+2,712)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 30,519 miles
- Test number
- 638671117143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,807 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 27,807 miles
- Test number
- 646116445157
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass25,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 25,131 miles
- Test number
- 423042864841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,131 miles (+3,724)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,131 miles
- Test number
- 381538355841
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass21,407 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 21,407 miles
- Test number
- 913254245230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,406 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,406 miles
- Test number
- 662378640398
- FailureOffside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)
Questions about S12 DOR
- Does S12 DOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DOR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 DOR?
- The MOT on S12 DOR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 DOR done?
- S12 DOR was recorded at 43,305 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,001 miles a year.
- Has S12 DOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 DOR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 DOR 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 DOR find?
- S12 DOR passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod ball end slight play.
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