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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S12 DSWMOT history

S12 DSW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 86,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S12 DSW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,843 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DSW was last recorded at 86,843 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,542 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,301 miles
Average per year
7,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,843 miles
  • 2025 – 79,542 miles
  • 2024 – 71,432 miles
  • 2023 – 63,419 miles
  • 2022 – 56,641 miles
  • 2021 – 49,720 miles
  • 2020 – 45,100 miles
  • 2019 – 32,294 miles
  • 2018 – 23,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,843 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,843 miles
    Test number
    498178183670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,542 miles (+8,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    367512057455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides skins swollen (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,432 miles (+8,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    355294463339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    658111559216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,415 miles (+6,774)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    514891667913
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,641 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,641 miles
    Test number
    163791388769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,720 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    899016720673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,100 miles (+12,806)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    381046410562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,294 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,294 miles
    Test number
    344774355831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    845026601028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 DSW

Does S12 DSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DSW is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DSW?
The MOT on S12 DSW is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DSW done?
S12 DSW was recorded at 86,843 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,351 miles a year.
Has S12 DSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DSW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 DSW 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 DSW find?
S12 DSW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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