BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S12 GHGMOT history
S12 GHG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,794 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 100,794 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GHG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GHG was last recorded at 100,794 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 3,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,985 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,809 miles
- Average per year
- 6,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,794 miles
- 2025 – 96,985 miles
- 2024 – 93,035 miles
- 2023 – 87,699 miles
- 2022 – 82,694 miles
- 2021 – 75,954 miles
- 2020 – 71,424 miles
- 2018 – 60,611 miles
- 2017 – 51,414 miles
- 2016 – 42,047 miles
- 2015 – 35,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,794 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has 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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,794 miles (+3,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 452041534615
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,985 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 96,985 miles
- Test number
- 372961467391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail96,985 miles (+3,950)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,985 miles
- Test number
- 495259272180
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,035 miles (+5,336)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 93,035 miles
- Test number
- 124735033954
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass87,699 miles (+5,005)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,699 miles
- Test number
- 875697183271
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass82,694 miles (+6,740)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 82,694 miles
- Test number
- 321285201686
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass75,954 miles (+4,530)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 75,954 miles
- Test number
- 498094895572
- AdvisoryFront Stone chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass71,424 miles (+10,813)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 71,424 miles
- Test number
- 812859422920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,611 miles (+9,197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 60,611 miles
- Test number
- 819675864655
- AdvisoryOffside seal on diff leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,414 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 51,414 miles
- Test number
- 579866931400
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring testable items
Fail51,414 miles (+9,367)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,414 miles
- Test number
- 507844047243
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring testable items
Pass42,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 42,047 miles
- Test number
- 837112853138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,047 miles (+6,437)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,047 miles
- Test number
- 855784466478
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass35,610 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 35,610 miles
- Test number
- 843900780580
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Questions about S12 GHG
- Does S12 GHG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GHG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GHG?
- The MOT on S12 GHG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 GHG done?
- S12 GHG was recorded at 100,794 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 6,220 miles a year.
- Has S12 GHG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GHG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S12 GHG 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 GHG find?
- S12 GHG passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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