BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc
S12 EANMOT history
S12 EAN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 49,402 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,723 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 EAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 EAN was last recorded at 49,402 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,543 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,859 miles
- Average per year
- 2,723 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,402 miles
- 2025 – 42,543 miles
- 2024 – 35,523 miles
- 2023 – 27,326 miles
- 2022 – 22,123 miles
- 2021 – 17,246 miles
- 2019 – 16,824 miles
- 2018 – 16,312 miles
- 2017 – 15,401 miles
- 2016 – 14,013 miles
- 2015 – 12,848 miles
- 2014 – 11,715 miles
- 2013 – 9,018 miles
- 2012 – 8,247 miles
- 2011 – 6,424 miles
- 2010 – 5,008 miles
- 2009 – 3,285 miles
- 2008 – 2,787 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,402 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,402 miles (+6,859)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 49,402 miles
- Test number
- 490072593586
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass42,543 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 42,543 miles
- Test number
- 487069907631
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail42,543 miles (+7,020)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,543 miles
- Test number
- 968725549452
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass35,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 35,523 miles
- Test number
- 549058945155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,523 miles (+8,197)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,523 miles
- Test number
- 370669734560
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass27,326 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 27,326 miles
- Test number
- 542208660458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail27,326 miles (+5,203)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,326 miles
- Test number
- 780015143968
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass22,123 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 22,123 miles
- Test number
- 874479603794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,246 miles (+422)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 17,246 miles
- Test number
- 456851612390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,824 miles (+512)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 16,824 miles
- Test number
- 131371305327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,312 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 16,312 miles
- Test number
- 836101183641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,401 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 15,401 miles
- Test number
- 322477940004
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass14,013 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 14,013 miles
- Test number
- 930582356533
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass12,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 12,848 miles
- Test number
- 199922516905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,848 miles (+1,133)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,848 miles
- Test number
- 206024254492
- Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Pass11,715 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 11,715 miles
- Test number
- 829306744362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,018 miles (+771)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 9,018 miles
- Test number
- 905176343309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,247 miles (+1,823)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 8,247 miles
- Test number
- 965028042305
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteClonk from steering column area , poss' normal for model of car?
Pass6,424 miles (+1,416)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 6,424 miles
- Test number
- 707737641365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,008 miles (+1,723)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 5,008 miles
- Test number
- 534643540329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,285 miles (+498)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 3,285 miles
- Test number
- 642453549367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 2,787 miles
- Test number
- 261045148308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,787 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,787 miles
- Test number
- 122795748322
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Questions about S12 EAN
- Does S12 EAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 EAN is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 EAN?
- The MOT on S12 EAN is valid until 21 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 EAN done?
- S12 EAN was recorded at 49,402 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,723 miles a year.
- Has S12 EAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 EAN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S12 EAN 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 EAN find?
- S12 EAN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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