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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S12 XYGMOT history

S12 XYG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

S12 XYG black 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 May 2027
Mileage
162,483 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XYG was last recorded at 162,483 miles on 15 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,480 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,483 miles
  • 2025 – 150,160 miles
  • 2024 – 143,372 miles
  • 2023 – 135,666 miles
  • 2022 – 123,854 miles
  • 2020 – 115,991 miles
  • 2019 – 107,163 miles
  • 2018 – 101,045 miles
  • 2017 – 96,801 miles
  • 2016 – 92,622 miles
  • 2015 – 88,249 miles
  • 2014 – 77,102 miles
  • 2013 – 73,819 miles
  • 2012 – 65,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,483 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,483 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    162,483 miles
    Test number
    243473454264
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail162,480 miles (+12,320)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,480 miles
    Test number
    264656024812
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass150,160 miles (+6,788)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,160 miles
    Test number
    776645435917
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass143,372 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    253471260655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms
  5. Fail143,372 miles (+7,706)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    517123559855
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms
  6. Pass135,666 miles (+84)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,666 miles
    Test number
    810454781253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail135,582 miles (+11,728)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    324551134718
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass123,854 miles (+7,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,854 miles
    Test number
    542530092954
    • AdvisoryEngine/undercovers fitted
  9. Pass115,991 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    402356198684
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle
  10. Pass107,163 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,163 miles
    Test number
    473066136358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,752 miles (+3,707)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    243348082521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    937056320454
    • 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. Fail101,045 miles (+4,244)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    465790311543
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • 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. Pass96,801 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,801 miles
    Test number
    440455405814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,622 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,622 miles
    Test number
    581413811024
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
  16. Pass88,249 miles (+11,147)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    725132915106
    • 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
  17. Pass77,102 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,102 miles
    Test number
    427700204244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,819 miles
    Test number
    408604983125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,819 miles (+8,668)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,819 miles
    Test number
    395344883139
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass65,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    756130882118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about S12 XYG

Does S12 XYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XYG is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 XYG?
The MOT on S12 XYG is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 XYG done?
S12 XYG was recorded at 162,483 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has S12 XYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XYG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 XYG 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 XYG find?
S12 XYG passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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