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BMW 3 Series

Maroon · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

S12 TGSMOT history

S12 TGS is a maroon petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 260,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2024.

S12 TGS maroon BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
260,842 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 TGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 TGS was last recorded at 260,842 miles on 11 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,842 miles · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 260,842 miles
  • 2023 – 257,997 miles
  • 2022 – 254,432 miles
  • 2021 – 247,360 miles
  • 2020 – 234,591 miles
  • 2019 – 226,209 miles
  • 2018 – 219,088 miles
  • 2017 – 213,014 miles
  • 2016 – 206,149 miles
  • 2015 – 196,886 miles
  • 2014 – 189,839 miles
  • 2013 – 181,823 miles
  • 2012 – 173,477 miles
  • 2011 – 166,035 miles
  • 2010 – 161,929 miles
  • 2009 – 146,837 miles
  • 2008 – 132,525 miles
  • 2007 – 118,618 miles
  • 2006 – 106,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,842 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier heavy corrosion to floor area ... not within 30cm of any load bearing structure or suspension components...meets minimum requirements for mot advise vehicle repaired (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp loose but not likely to fall offRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Slight play o/s steering rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,842 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    260,842 miles
    Test number
    983772204392
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier heavy corrosion to floor area ... not within 30cm of any load bearing structure or suspension components...meets minimum requirements for mot advise vehicle repaired (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail260,842 miles (+2,845)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,842 miles
    Test number
    982171084851
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier heavy corrosion to floor area ... not within 30cm of any load bearing structure or suspension components...meets minimum requirements for mot advise vehicle repaired (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp loose but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass257,997 miles (+3,565)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    257,997 miles
    Test number
    886838627888
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass254,432 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    254,432 miles
    Test number
    742432307729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering rack end

  5. Fail254,369 miles (+7,009)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,369 miles
    Test number
    695294326284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering rack end

  6. Pass247,360 miles (+305)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    247,360 miles
    Test number
    985701572062
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail247,055 miles (+12,464)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,055 miles
    Test number
    681082241952
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass234,591 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    234,591 miles
    Test number
    748864379248
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded nearside rear

  9. Fail234,591 miles (+8,382)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,591 miles
    Test number
    154922202793
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFloor corroded nearside rear

  10. Pass226,209 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    226,209 miles
    Test number
    535139836070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail226,209 miles (+7,121)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,209 miles
    Test number
    357603066297
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass219,088 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    219,088 miles
    Test number
    863236820280
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail219,088 miles (+6,074)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,088 miles
    Test number
    357489921383
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass213,014 miles (+6,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    213,014 miles
    Test number
    785114508258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass206,149 miles (+9,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    206,149 miles
    Test number
    291961032009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass196,886 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    196,886 miles
    Test number
    256658535151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail189,839 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,839 miles
    Test number
    185818894000
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass189,839 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    189,839 miles
    Test number
    896808894000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass181,823 miles (+8,346)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    181,823 miles
    Test number
    838134213100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass173,477 miles (+7,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    173,477 miles
    Test number
    277921572466
    • 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)

  21. Pass166,035 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    166,035 miles
    Test number
    705059851152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass161,929 miles (+15,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    161,929 miles
    Test number
    633222360173
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail146,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    403391539171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass146,837 miles (+14,312)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    963521439167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass132,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    940830148117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail132,525 miles (+13,907)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,525 miles
    Test number
    383930548131
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass118,618 miles (+11,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    118,618 miles
    Test number
    251772567426
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass106,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    106,808 miles
    Test number
    393768706137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 TGS

Does S12 TGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 TGS expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 TGS?
The MOT on S12 TGS expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 TGS done?
S12 TGS was recorded at 260,842 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2024, an average of 8,487 miles a year.
Has S12 TGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 TGS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 TGS 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 TGS find?
S12 TGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier heavy corrosion to floor area ... not within 30cm of any load bearing structure or suspension components...meets minimum requirements for mot advise vehicle repaired; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front fog lamp loose but not likely to fall off, and 2 more.

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