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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S27 XSKMOT history

S27 XSK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 188,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S27 XSK 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
188,741 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 XSK
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
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 XSK was last recorded at 188,741 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 12,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,396 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,345 miles
Average per year
11,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,741 miles
  • 2025 – 176,396 miles
  • 2024 – 170,257 miles
  • 2023 – 161,139 miles
  • 2022 – 155,826 miles
  • 2021 – 144,689 miles
  • 2020 – 137,778 miles
  • 2019 – 125,797 miles
  • 2018 – 111,195 miles
  • 2017 – 95,751 miles
  • 2016 – 84,450 miles
  • 2015 – 65,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front brake dust cover insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,741 miles (+12,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    188,741 miles
    Test number
    279491262312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass176,396 miles (+6,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,396 miles
    Test number
    128352632200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass170,257 miles (+9,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,257 miles
    Test number
    354160786778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,139 miles (+5,313)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,139 miles
    Test number
    797778544161
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass155,826 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,826 miles
    Test number
    280810050129
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake dust cover insecure
  6. Fail155,815 miles (+11,126)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    963013830669
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake dust cover insecure
  7. Pass144,689 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,689 miles
    Test number
    329398262974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    207302232171
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail137,778 miles (+11,981)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,778 miles
    Test number
    100377046891
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass125,797 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,797 miles
    Test number
    139445404158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,522 miles (+14,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,522 miles
    Test number
    985000371740
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass111,195 miles (+15,444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    529404299792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,751 miles (+11,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    962177737722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,450 miles (+18,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    679977660146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass65,990 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    737396515219
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f wearing on outer edge.

Questions about S27 XSK

Does S27 XSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 XSK is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 XSK?
The MOT on S27 XSK is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 XSK done?
S27 XSK was recorded at 188,741 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 11,175 miles a year.
Has S27 XSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 XSK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S27 XSK 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 S27 XSK find?
S27 XSK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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