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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S12 SYRMOT history

S12 SYR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

S12 SYR silver 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 Aug 2026
Mileage
118,521 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 SYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 SYR was last recorded at 118,521 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 5,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,313 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,208 miles
Average per year
6,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,521 miles
  • 2024 – 113,313 miles
  • 2023 – 107,057 miles
  • 2022 – 101,120 miles
  • 2021 – 97,482 miles
  • 2020 – 93,857 miles
  • 2019 – 89,912 miles
  • 2018 – 85,682 miles
  • 2017 – 82,098 miles
  • 2016 – 72,061 miles
  • 2015 – 67,683 miles
  • 2014 – 52,381 miles
  • 2013 – 30,515 miles
  • 2012 – 13,161 miles
  • 2011 – 11,505 miles
  • 2010 – 9,404 miles
  • 2009 – 7,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,521 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    443353131090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,313 miles
    Test number
    956163953081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail113,313 miles (+6,256)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,313 miles
    Test number
    189788480340
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass107,057 miles (+5,937)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,057 miles
    Test number
    570746199851
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse light on intermittent

  5. Pass101,120 miles (+3,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    270353980348
    • AdvisoryRear Both reversing lamps not working
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met it appears the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (18%)

  6. Pass97,482 miles (+3,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,482 miles
    Test number
    282874546244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass93,857 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,857 miles
    Test number
    116397946035
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail93,830 miles (+3,918)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    602336093800
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,912 miles (+4,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,912 miles
    Test number
    510900760280
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass85,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    287899844430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail85,682 miles (+3,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    222730211167
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass82,098 miles (+10,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    320757644631
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from rear view mirror

  13. Pass72,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    980352880083
    • 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. Fail72,061 miles (+4,378)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,061 miles
    Test number
    896033393718
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass67,683 miles (+15,302)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    426409005251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,381 miles (+21,866)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    498360424204
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass30,515 miles (+17,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    326467213462
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass13,161 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,161 miles
    Test number
    538371222162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,505 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,505 miles
    Test number
    398786721108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,404 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    811344620102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,680 miles
    Test number
    200966229152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 SYR

Does S12 SYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 SYR expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 SYR?
The MOT on S12 SYR expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 SYR done?
S12 SYR was recorded at 118,521 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 6,819 miles a year.
Has S12 SYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 SYR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 SYR 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 SYR find?
S12 SYR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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