BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc
S12 LYGMOT history
S12 LYG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 158,960 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 LYG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 LYG was last recorded at 158,960 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,959 miles · 14 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,960 miles
- 2025 – 153,861 miles
- 2024 – 142,822 miles
- 2023 – 132,655 miles
- 2022 – 125,898 miles
- 2021 – 116,566 miles
- 2020 – 106,737 miles
- 2019 – 103,440 miles
- 2018 – 88,976 miles
- 2017 – 83,345 miles
- 2016 – 76,722 miles
- 2015 – 72,119 miles
- 2014 – 63,964 miles
- 2013 – 55,681 miles
- 2012 – 45,891 miles
- 2011 – 40,565 miles
- 2010 – 33,375 miles
- 2009 – 32,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,960 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,960 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 158,960 miles
- Test number
- 189509961204
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail158,959 miles (+5,098)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,959 miles
- Test number
- 125384777736
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R18 Inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS warning illuminated, but outside testable criteria
Pass153,861 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 153,861 miles
- Test number
- 749747751353
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,860 miles (+11,038)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,860 miles
- Test number
- 185857040408
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,822 miles (+10,167)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 142,822 miles
- Test number
- 196140482560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,655 miles (+6,757)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 132,655 miles
- Test number
- 219300461325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,898 miles (+9,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 125,898 miles
- Test number
- 952686098852
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass116,566 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,566 miles
- Test number
- 744810155791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,565 miles (+9,828)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,565 miles
- Test number
- 218806625554
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,737 miles (+3,297)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,737 miles
- Test number
- 195225967116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,440 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,440 miles
- Test number
- 207074354194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,426 miles (+14,450)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,426 miles
- Test number
- 595837332199
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,976 miles (+5,631)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 88,976 miles
- Test number
- 757269500959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,345 miles
- Test number
- 316636814402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,345 miles (+1,048)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,345 miles
- Test number
- 600657151032
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass82,297 miles (+5,575)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,297 miles
- Test number
- 157679338870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,722 miles (+4,603)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 76,722 miles
- Test number
- 693031848031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,119 miles (+8,155)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,119 miles
- Test number
- 199551495130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,964 miles (+194)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,964 miles
- Test number
- 248173194427
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,770 miles (+8,089)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,770 miles
- Test number
- 998006984128
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass55,681 miles (+9,790)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 55,681 miles
- Test number
- 989410393105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,891 miles (+5,326)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,891 miles
- Test number
- 165419692108
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges and cracking
Pass40,565 miles (+7,190)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 40,565 miles
- Test number
- 625335591108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,375 miles
- Test number
- 132757890141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,375 miles (+974)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,375 miles
- Test number
- 642714890102
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,401 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 32,401 miles
- Test number
- 981553789139
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/r tyre tread low
Questions about S12 LYG
- Does S12 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 LYG is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 LYG?
- The MOT on S12 LYG is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 LYG done?
- S12 LYG was recorded at 158,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 7,420 miles a year.
- Has S12 LYG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 LYG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 LYG 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 LYG find?
- S12 LYG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central front oil leak, but not excessive engine area, and 4 more.
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