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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S21 RHKMOT history

S21 RHK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 103,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S21 RHK 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,940 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 RHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 RHK was last recorded at 103,940 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,940 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,940 miles
  • 2025 – 101,889 miles
  • 2024 – 99,744 miles
  • 2023 – 91,893 miles
  • 2022 – 85,689 miles
  • 2021 – 81,681 miles
  • 2020 – 78,955 miles
  • 2019 – 71,145 miles
  • 2018 – 56,821 miles
  • 2017 – 45,990 miles
  • 2016 – 39,361 miles
  • 2015 – 31,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,940 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    721454571363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,940 miles (+2,051)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    304979295972
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass101,889 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    244988691025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,744 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,744 miles
    Test number
    453176360294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,404 miles (+6,511)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    410225000796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,893 miles (+6,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,893 miles
    Test number
    325347863087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre splitting inner sidewall (no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass85,689 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    282297278542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,681 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,681 miles
    Test number
    896549423802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,680 miles (+2,725)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    932073381642
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass78,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    598664952011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail78,955 miles (+7,810)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,955 miles
    Test number
    763117568057
    • MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass71,145 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,145 miles
    Test number
    610946135276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail71,144 miles (+14,323)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    802030206894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass56,821 miles (+10,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    952205932984
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads starting to get low
  15. Pass45,990 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    215522361274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,361 miles (+7,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    39,361 miles
    Test number
    469435924871
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly low on tread on inner edge
  17. Pass31,468 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    425066055113
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.
  18. Fail31,468 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,468 miles
    Test number
    379585155109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Questions about S21 RHK

Does S21 RHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 RHK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 RHK?
The MOT on S21 RHK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 RHK done?
S21 RHK was recorded at 103,940 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 6,501 miles a year.
Has S21 RHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 RHK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 RHK 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 RHK find?
S21 RHK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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