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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S21 GVTMOT history

S21 GVT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S21 GVT white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,173 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 GVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 GVT was last recorded at 150,173 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 8,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,238 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,935 miles
Average per year
11,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,173 miles
  • 2025 – 141,238 miles
  • 2024 – 133,554 miles
  • 2023 – 122,354 miles
  • 2022 – 112,627 miles
  • 2021 – 99,627 miles
  • 2020 – 88,430 miles
  • 2019 – 75,265 miles
  • 2018 – 56,692 miles
  • 2017 – 51,977 miles
  • 2016 – 43,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,173 miles
    Test number
    385732687858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,173 miles (+8,935)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,173 miles
    Test number
    372420198208
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,238 miles (+7,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    751623947743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front signs of heat build up on brake disc / pads but with no sign of brake binding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,554 miles (+11,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,554 miles
    Test number
    810280592762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,354 miles
    Test number
    964157110794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,354 miles (+9,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,354 miles
    Test number
    641943849884
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,627 miles (+13,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    112,627 miles
    Test number
    558420170185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,627 miles (+11,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    406794910059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,430 miles (+13,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    852526029193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,265 miles (+18,573)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,265 miles
    Test number
    728282495793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,692 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    243390172807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,977 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    861376294811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,767 miles
    Test number
    932549892313
    • 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)

Questions about S21 GVT

Does S21 GVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 GVT is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 GVT?
The MOT on S21 GVT is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 GVT done?
S21 GVT was recorded at 150,173 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 11,438 miles a year.
Has S21 GVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 GVT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 GVT 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 S21 GVT find?
S21 GVT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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