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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S12 RTRMOT history

S12 RTR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 191,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

S12 RTR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
191,911 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RTR was last recorded at 191,911 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 7,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,787 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,124 miles
Average per year
8,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,911 miles
  • 2022 – 184,787 miles
  • 2021 – 175,412 miles
  • 2019 – 155,555 miles
  • 2018 – 141,959 miles
  • 2017 – 130,327 miles
  • 2015 – 117,687 miles
  • 2014 – 101,311 miles
  • 2013 – 95,389 miles
  • 2012 – 92,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,911 miles (+7,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    191,911 miles
    Test number
    276951645294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,787 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,787 miles
    Test number
    328099642742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slightly damaged

  3. Fail184,777 miles (+9,365)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,777 miles
    Test number
    290941735062
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper pipe twisted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass175,412 miles (+19,857)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    175,412 miles
    Test number
    432370499643
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass155,555 miles (+13,596)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,555 miles
    Test number
    790252514634
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

  6. Pass141,959 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,959 miles
    Test number
    619680834812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,912 miles (+11,585)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,912 miles
    Test number
    236262224470
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTPMS warning light on.

  8. Pass130,327 miles (+134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,327 miles
    Test number
    285463847962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail130,193 miles (+12,506)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    942044709788
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested Faulty switch (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn on the outside edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  10. Pass117,687 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,687 miles
    Test number
    685191637846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,637 miles (+16,326)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,637 miles
    Test number
    483086720321
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass101,311 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    278197044246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass95,389 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    235767423258
    • 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)

  14. Pass92,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    576495202257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 RTR

Does S12 RTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 RTR expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 RTR?
The MOT on S12 RTR expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 RTR done?
S12 RTR was recorded at 191,911 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 8,936 miles a year.
Has S12 RTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RTR has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S12 RTR 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 RTR find?
S12 RTR passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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