BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S15 GBTMOT history
S15 GBT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 226,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 226,695 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,834 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S15 GBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S15 GBT was last recorded at 226,695 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 25,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,073 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,622 miles
- Average per year
- 13,834 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,695 miles
- 2025 – 201,073 miles
- 2023 – 179,724 miles
- 2022 – 162,465 miles
- 2021 – 151,953 miles
- 2020 – 144,128 miles
- 2019 – 134,713 miles
- 2018 – 121,661 miles
- 2017 – 107,357 miles
- 2016 – 92,382 miles
- 2015 – 75,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,695 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,695 miles (+25,622)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 226,695 miles
- Test number
- 271351699089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass201,073 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 201,073 miles
- Test number
- 360963587744
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted
Fail201,073 miles (+21,349)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,073 miles
- Test number
- 801083063753
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody tray fitted
Pass179,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 179,724 miles
- Test number
- 463433719130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,724 miles (+6,943)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,724 miles
- Test number
- 534149380995
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass172,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 172,781 miles
- Test number
- 434586388692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,781 miles (+10,316)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,781 miles
- Test number
- 155117587004
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass162,465 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 162,465 miles
- Test number
- 952102567786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,465 miles (+10,512)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,465 miles
- Test number
- 135530205914
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,953 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 151,953 miles
- Test number
- 273437319180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,952 miles (+7,824)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,952 miles
- Test number
- 544960524881
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,128 miles (+9,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 144,128 miles
- Test number
- 278600250464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,713 miles (+13,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 134,713 miles
- Test number
- 813248230236
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,661 miles (+14,304)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 121,661 miles
- Test number
- 786646914074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,357 miles (+14,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 107,357 miles
- Test number
- 836128679671
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass92,382 miles (+16,773)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 92,382 miles
- Test number
- 693030233360
- 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)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seat belt
Pass75,609 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,609 miles
- Test number
- 758957675034
- NoteNsf tyre slight cut on sidewall
Questions about S15 GBT
- Does S15 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 GBT is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S15 GBT?
- The MOT on S15 GBT is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S15 GBT done?
- S15 GBT was recorded at 226,695 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 13,834 miles a year.
- Has S15 GBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S15 GBT has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S15 GBT 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 S15 GBT find?
- S15 GBT passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.