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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

S12 WREMOT history

S12 WRE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S12 WRE 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,814 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 WRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 WRE was last recorded at 153,814 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,235 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,579 miles
Average per year
7,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,814 miles
  • 2024 – 152,235 miles
  • 2023 – 149,355 miles
  • 2022 – 143,828 miles
  • 2021 – 137,066 miles
  • 2020 – 128,099 miles
  • 2018 – 89,584 miles
  • 2016 – 55,041 miles
  • 2015 – 50,955 miles
  • 2014 – 46,087 miles
  • 2013 – 42,194 miles
  • 2012 – 37,579 miles
  • 2011 – 33,244 miles
  • 2010 – 29,583 miles
  • 2009 – 25,782 miles
  • 2008 – 18,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,814 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,814 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,814 miles
    Test number
    377653193437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,235 miles (+139)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,235 miles
    Test number
    886750375836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail152,096 miles (+2,741)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,096 miles
    Test number
    341924447749
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass149,355 miles (+5,527)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    399786349439
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass143,828 miles (+6,762)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,828 miles
    Test number
    805523975260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass137,066 miles (+8,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,066 miles
    Test number
    194684842086
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
  7. Pass128,099 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    126506139106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail128,099 miles (+38,515)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,099 miles
    Test number
    465929070952
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass89,584 miles (+34,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    165147342610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass55,041 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    992721699974
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor delivery
  11. Pass50,955 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    399699701313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,087 miles (+3,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,087 miles
    Test number
    916173654240
    • 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)
  13. Pass42,194 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    369017343402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,579 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    376150752417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,244 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,244 miles
    Test number
    458778841228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,583 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,583 miles
    Test number
    970349240235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,782 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,782 miles
    Test number
    164342659291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,892 miles
    Test number
    602417358213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 WRE

Does S12 WRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 WRE is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 WRE?
The MOT on S12 WRE is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 WRE done?
S12 WRE was recorded at 153,814 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 7,877 miles a year.
Has S12 WRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 WRE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 WRE 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 WRE find?
S12 WRE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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