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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

S12 VUNMOT history

S12 VUN is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S12 VUN red 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 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,864 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VUN was last recorded at 136,864 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,791 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
5,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,864 miles
  • 2025 – 135,791 miles
  • 2024 – 133,824 miles
  • 2023 – 129,953 miles
  • 2022 – 128,085 miles
  • 2021 – 125,508 miles
  • 2020 – 124,000 miles
  • 2019 – 121,124 miles
  • 2018 – 117,883 miles
  • 2017 – 115,578 miles
  • 2016 – 109,787 miles
  • 2015 – 104,696 miles
  • 2014 – 97,425 miles
  • 2013 – 92,336 miles
  • 2012 – 85,371 miles
  • 2011 – 74,292 miles
  • 2010 – 63,907 miles
  • 2009 – 53,544 miles
  • 2008 – 47,994 miles
  • 2007 – 34,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,864 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,864 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,864 miles
    Test number
    316994716585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,791 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,791 miles
    Test number
    462438179431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,824 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,824 miles
    Test number
    192881871973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,953 miles (+1,868)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    651227109526
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass128,085 miles (+2,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    888301121998
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass125,508 miles (+1,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    204049134294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass124,000 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,000 miles
    Test number
    937217566682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,124 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    121721958194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    187341459451
    • AdvisoryHID Bulbs fitted, lens marked H1
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake may need adjustment or repair
  10. Fail117,883 miles (+2,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    784008291881
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHID Bulbs fitted, lens marked H1
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass115,578 miles (+5,791)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,578 miles
    Test number
    494473167094
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front plus rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass109,787 miles (+5,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,787 miles
    Test number
    757711322667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
  13. Pass104,696 miles (+7,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    433855872025
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low inner and outer edges
  14. Pass97,425 miles (+5,089)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    908142564216
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
  15. Pass92,336 miles (+6,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,336 miles
    Test number
    185151063204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass85,371 miles (+11,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    876298852267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,292 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,292 miles
    Test number
    126579851271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,907 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    854119950280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,544 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,544 miles
    Test number
    640221969209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,994 miles (+13,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    402637728483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass34,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    430005407285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 VUN

Does S12 VUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VUN is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 VUN?
The MOT on S12 VUN is valid until 15 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 VUN done?
S12 VUN was recorded at 136,864 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
Has S12 VUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VUN has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on S12 VUN 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 VUN find?
S12 VUN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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