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BMW 320

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,997 cc

S12 SAVMOT history

S12 SAV is a blue petrol BMW 320 first used on 15 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,296 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SAV was last recorded at 96,296 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,983 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
1,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,296 miles
  • 2025 – 95,983 miles
  • 2024 – 95,580 miles
  • 2023 – 94,737 miles
  • 2022 – 94,270 miles
  • 2021 – 93,364 miles
  • 2020 – 92,707 miles
  • 2019 – 92,240 miles
  • 2018 – 87,139 miles
  • 2017 – 81,717 miles
  • 2016 – 79,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Light unit led lights inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,296 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,296 miles
    Test number
    959064490493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass95,983 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    365901386702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,580 miles (+843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    231736587176
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,737 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    507144082513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit led lights inoperative

  5. Fail94,736 miles (+466)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,736 miles
    Test number
    346028412204
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit led lights inoperative

  6. Pass94,270 miles (+906)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    476845061454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to outer casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight movement indicating adjustment or repair required

  7. Pass93,364 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    256522531874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring seal slight cracking

  8. Fail93,359 miles (+652)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    829922431321
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has slight corrosion to casing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring seal slight cracking

  9. Pass92,707 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    541357166417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has metal in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail92,707 miles (+467)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    859991757763
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has metal in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass92,240 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,240 miles
    Test number
    254542033613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    132224771997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,136 miles (+5,419)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    256817316102
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass81,717 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    81,717 miles
    Test number
    892345676187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    887842111125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SAV

Does S12 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SAV is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SAV?
The MOT on S12 SAV is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 SAV done?
S12 SAV was recorded at 96,296 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,711 miles a year.
Has S12 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SAV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 SAV 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 SAV find?
S12 SAV passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; underside corroded.

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