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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,926 cc

S12 MGEMOT history

S12 MGE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

S12 MGE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
156,872 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MGE was last recorded at 156,872 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 4,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,470 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,402 miles
Average per year
8,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,872 miles
  • 2023 – 152,470 miles
  • 2022 – 147,083 miles
  • 2021 – 143,775 miles
  • 2020 – 139,814 miles
  • 2019 – 131,098 miles
  • 2018 – 120,876 miles
  • 2017 – 115,929 miles
  • 2016 – 104,506 miles
  • 2015 – 97,736 miles
  • 2014 – 89,681 miles
  • 2013 – 78,351 miles
  • 2012 – 65,174 miles
  • 2011 – 52,832 miles
  • 2010 – 40,559 miles
  • 2009 – 33,664 miles
  • 2008 – 25,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,872 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,872 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    156,872 miles
    Test number
    576049326589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,470 miles (+5,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,470 miles
    Test number
    128362488530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass147,083 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,083 miles
    Test number
    238562558082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,775 miles (+3,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    932991131352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,814 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,814 miles
    Test number
    120592841783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,098 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    155524743372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,876 miles
    Test number
    843213272073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,876 miles (+4,947)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,876 miles
    Test number
    693675493031
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  9. Pass115,929 miles (+11,423)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,929 miles
    Test number
    712263010365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,506 miles (+6,770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,506 miles
    Test number
    873464057475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,736 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,736 miles
    Test number
    502653532654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,681 miles (+11,330)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,681 miles
    Test number
    268709204284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,351 miles (+13,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,351 miles
    Test number
    678474613280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,174 miles (+12,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,174 miles
    Test number
    118497602208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,832 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    339574921452
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs getting rusty
  16. Pass52,832 miles (+12,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,832 miles
    Test number
    416794321225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs getting rusty
  17. Pass40,559 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    134184610246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,664 miles (+7,947)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    811116739249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 wheels kerb damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls
  19. Pass25,717 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    650590348259
    • NoteADVISE; BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO 2MM ON EDGES AND CUTS TO SIDEWALLS, NOT TO CORDS, BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 2MM

Questions about S12 MGE

Does S12 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 MGE expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 MGE?
The MOT on S12 MGE expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 MGE done?
S12 MGE was recorded at 156,872 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 8,092 miles a year.
Has S12 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MGE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S12 MGE 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 MGE find?
S12 MGE passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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