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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

S12 OBRMOT history

S12 OBR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 107,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

S12 OBR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,669 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 OBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 OBR was last recorded at 107,669 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 22,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,263 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
22,406 miles
Average per year
10,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,669 miles
  • 2025 – 85,263 miles
  • 2024 – 60,499 miles
  • 2023 – 58,065 miles
  • 2022 – 53,356 miles
  • 2021 – 48,346 miles
  • 2020 – 42,354 miles
  • 2019 – 37,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,669 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit so needed asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front of front lower suspension arms starting to crack/perish. Check soon and replace if needed
  • AdvisoryRear prop-shaft rubber union starting to crack/perish and will need replacing soon
  • AdvisorySide skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,669 miles (+22,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    930291253806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit so needed asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front of front lower suspension arms starting to crack/perish. Check soon and replace if needed
    • AdvisoryRear prop-shaft rubber union starting to crack/perish and will need replacing soon
    • AdvisorySide skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

  2. Pass85,263 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,263 miles
    Test number
    553619016806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear wire indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear wire indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,779 miles (+24,280)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,779 miles
    Test number
    887734617209
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,499 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    267175619615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,065 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,065 miles
    Test number
    619691967873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,055 miles (+4,699)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,055 miles
    Test number
    386342911489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass53,356 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,356 miles
    Test number
    493076081512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,346 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    282018625396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,354 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,354 miles
    Test number
    365846749471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    195407889816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 OBR

Does S12 OBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 OBR is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 OBR?
The MOT on S12 OBR is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 OBR done?
S12 OBR was recorded at 107,669 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 10,049 miles a year.
Has S12 OBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 OBR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 OBR 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 OBR find?
S12 OBR passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit so needed asap; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm; both front of front lower suspension arms starting to crack/perish. check soon and replace if needed, and 2 more.

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