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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,995 cc

S12 WALMOT history

S12 WAL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

S12 WAL grey 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 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,858 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 WAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 WAL was last recorded at 139,858 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 7,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,964 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,894 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,858 miles
  • 2024 – 131,964 miles
  • 2023 – 127,935 miles
  • 2022 – 120,529 miles
  • 2021 – 115,942 miles
  • 2020 – 103,149 miles
  • 2019 – 96,860 miles
  • 2018 – 88,567 miles
  • 2017 – 78,750 miles
  • 2016 – 73,064 miles
  • 2015 – 68,356 miles
  • 2014 – 63,540 miles
  • 2013 – 58,848 miles
  • 2012 – 53,631 miles
  • 2011 – 49,893 miles
  • 2010 – 47,129 miles
  • 2009 – 45,183 miles
  • 2008 – 42,749 miles
  • 2007 – 41,003 miles
  • 2006 – 37,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,858 miles (+7,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    497712375227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,964 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,964 miles
    Test number
    542075172106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,935 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    501072305229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail127,931 miles (+7,402)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,931 miles
    Test number
    684673951708
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,529 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,529 miles
    Test number
    143514445427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,942 miles (+12,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,942 miles
    Test number
    232300242244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,149 miles (+6,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    676636207810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,860 miles (+8,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,860 miles
    Test number
    777672532743
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x mainlines above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,567 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    684637659215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    891852105786
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipe to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail78,748 miles (+5,684)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,748 miles
    Test number
    613486356523
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipe to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass73,064 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,064 miles
    Test number
    513825117520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail73,061 miles (+4,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,061 miles
    Test number
    806111702639
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,356 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    672685407432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,540 miles (+4,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    387700464438
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,848 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    838516153219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,631 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,631 miles
    Test number
    348191762283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,893 miles (+2,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    299093961248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,129 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    743087660283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,183 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,183 miles
    Test number
    103308369269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,749 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    414000678226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    641300477280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,003 miles (+3,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    381310777230
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass37,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    352940676248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 WAL

Does S12 WAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 WAL expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 WAL?
The MOT on S12 WAL expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 WAL done?
S12 WAL was recorded at 139,858 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has S12 WAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 WAL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 WAL 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 WAL find?
S12 WAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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