BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
S12 GRTMOT history
S12 GRT is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 204,634 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 4 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GRT was last recorded at 204,634 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 204,604 miles · 28 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 10,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,634 miles
- 2025 – 198,275 miles
- 2024 – 194,738 miles
- 2022 – 190,090 miles
- 2021 – 182,239 miles
- 2020 – 173,399 miles
- 2019 – 158,332 miles
- 2018 – 138,970 miles
- 2017 – 118,280 miles
- 2016 – 99,442 miles
- 2015 – 95,708 miles
- 2014 – 83,326 miles
- 2013 – 70,467 miles
- 2012 – 58,138 miles
- 2011 – 45,064 miles
- 2010 – 31,940 miles
- 2009 – 23,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,634 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront washers poor operationRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,634 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 204,634 miles
- Test number
- 634714285105
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washers poor operation
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
Fail204,604 miles (+6,329)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,604 miles
- Test number
- 874448885341
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washers poor operation
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
Pass198,275 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 198,275 miles
- Test number
- 939186987899
- AdvisoryFront washers poor operation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,738 miles (+4,648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 194,738 miles
- Test number
- 490878467599
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,090 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 190,090 miles
- Test number
- 992291982722
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,090 miles (+7,851)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,090 miles
- Test number
- 399332748921
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass182,239 miles (+8,840)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 182,239 miles
- Test number
- 198288838814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 173,399 miles
- Test number
- 307786288874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,399 miles (+15,067)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,399 miles
- Test number
- 843180698841
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass158,332 miles (+19,362)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,332 miles
- Test number
- 541424884389
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,970 miles (+20,690)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 138,970 miles
- Test number
- 608308400519
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,280 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 118,280 miles
- Test number
- 891163926441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail118,226 miles (+18,784)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,226 miles
- Test number
- 858041849469
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,442 miles
- Test number
- 912596207687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,442 miles (+3,734)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,442 miles
- Test number
- 294432245164
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR (4.1.D.1b)
Pass95,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 95,708 miles
- Test number
- 976481525135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,708 miles (+12,382)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,708 miles
- Test number
- 587131925162
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass83,326 miles (+12,859)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 83,326 miles
- Test number
- 389997794072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,467 miles (+12,329)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 70,467 miles
- Test number
- 266276003125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,138 miles (+13,074)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,138 miles
- Test number
- 248817702182
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder
Pass45,064 miles (+13,124)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,064 miles
- Test number
- 478895701128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
Pass31,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 31,940 miles
- Test number
- 752098810110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,940 miles (+8,463)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,940 miles
- Test number
- 912838210150
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 23,477 miles
- Test number
- 882818419164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 GRT
- Does S12 GRT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GRT is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GRT?
- The MOT on S12 GRT is valid until 11 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 GRT done?
- S12 GRT was recorded at 204,634 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 10,705 miles a year.
- Has S12 GRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GRT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 GRT 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 GRT find?
- S12 GRT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front washers poor operation; handbrake travel high.
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