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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S12 SFSMOT history

S12 SFS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S12 SFS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,764 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SFS was last recorded at 126,764 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,095 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,764 miles
  • 2025 – 126,095 miles
  • 2024 – 125,261 miles
  • 2023 – 123,751 miles
  • 2022 – 122,113 miles
  • 2021 – 120,950 miles
  • 2019 – 118,800 miles
  • 2018 – 116,141 miles
  • 2017 – 114,242 miles
  • 2016 – 110,243 miles
  • 2015 – 105,426 miles
  • 2014 – 105,377 miles
  • 2013 – 97,082 miles
  • 2012 – 88,073 miles
  • 2011 – 82,949 miles
  • 2010 – 73,476 miles
  • 2009 – 65,230 miles
  • 2008 – 57,092 miles
  • 2007 – 47,705 miles
  • 2006 – 37,336 miles
  • 2005 – 26,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,764 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,764 miles
    Test number
    963937714281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass126,095 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,095 miles
    Test number
    490674547505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,261 miles (+1,510)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,261 miles
    Test number
    502038384560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass123,751 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    527421055984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail123,750 miles (+1,637)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,750 miles
    Test number
    293368254231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass122,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    911432251835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail122,113 miles (+1,163)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    517816494605
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass120,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,950 miles
    Test number
    157935477624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail120,948 miles (+2,148)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    261195575913
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass118,800 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    449638737036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,798 miles (+2,657)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,798 miles
    Test number
    651351177004
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass116,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    742154787029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,141 miles (+1,899)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    747233892443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm and side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre below 1.6 mm and side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass114,242 miles (+3,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    533648085853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    184668530726
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail110,243 miles (+4,817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,243 miles
    Test number
    586042444489
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass105,426 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,426 miles
    Test number
    816894615044
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Fail105,377 miles (+8,295)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,377 miles
    Test number
    699228234388
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise condition of o/s rear damper

  19. Pass97,082 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    879918033329
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteParking permit in ns of windscreen

  20. Fail97,082 miles (+9,009)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    333588704126
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteParking permit in ns of windscreen

  21. Pass88,073 miles (+5,124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,073 miles
    Test number
    286226922360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOfficial parking permit in nsf of screen. In zone B, over 40mm.

  22. Pass82,949 miles (+9,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    666173151398
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass73,476 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,476 miles
    Test number
    783047030305
    • 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)

  24. Pass65,230 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,230 miles
    Test number
    502895559347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass57,092 miles (+9,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    131933558301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass47,705 miles (+10,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    894293337341
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass37,336 miles (+10,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,336 miles
    Test number
    941192156327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,754 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,754 miles
    Test number
    594580955325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leaking onto the engine under tray.

Questions about S12 SFS

Does S12 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SFS is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 SFS?
The MOT on S12 SFS is valid until 18 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 SFS done?
S12 SFS was recorded at 126,764 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has S12 SFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SFS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 SFS 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 SFS find?
S12 SFS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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