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BMW 1 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S12 DWYMOT history

S12 DWY is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

S12 DWY white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,040 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 DWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 DWY was last recorded at 166,040 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,411 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,629 miles
Average per year
12,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,040 miles
  • 2025 – 162,411 miles
  • 2024 – 156,638 miles
  • 2022 – 147,041 miles
  • 2021 – 135,757 miles
  • 2020 – 117,090 miles
  • 2019 – 102,040 miles
  • 2018 – 86,866 miles
  • 2017 – 71,769 miles
  • 2016 – 57,258 miles
  • 2014 – 21,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,040 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,040 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,040 miles
    Test number
    528293873751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,411 miles (+5,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,411 miles
    Test number
    477673732349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass156,638 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,638 miles
    Test number
    255364115255
    • MinorCentral Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail156,636 miles (+9,595)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,636 miles
    Test number
    704465138565
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass147,041 miles (+11,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    970199419551
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass135,757 miles (+18,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,757 miles
    Test number
    869476071428
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass117,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    740397586092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail117,090 miles (+15,050)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    515436505521
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect use original bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect use original bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass102,040 miles (+15,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    243197559692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,866 miles (+15,097)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    593881103246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,769 miles (+14,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,769 miles
    Test number
    151381127294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,258 miles (+12,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,258 miles
    Test number
    707511570306
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to low for smoke tester to read oil temprature 68Degrees
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass44,926 miles (+23,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    137536045813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass21,720 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,720 miles
    Test number
    797209034384
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Questions about S12 DWY

Does S12 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 DWY is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 DWY?
The MOT on S12 DWY is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 DWY done?
S12 DWY was recorded at 166,040 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 12,983 miles a year.
Has S12 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 DWY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 DWY 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 DWY find?
S12 DWY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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