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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S3 HWLMOT history

S3 HWL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

S3 HWL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
97,168 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 HWL
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
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 HWL was last recorded at 97,168 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 7,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,165 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,003 miles
Average per year
6,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,168 miles
  • 2025 – 90,165 miles
  • 2024 – 83,283 miles
  • 2023 – 77,697 miles
  • 2022 – 71,094 miles
  • 2021 – 63,373 miles
  • 2020 – 58,808 miles
  • 2019 – 51,864 miles
  • 2018 – 44,012 miles
  • 2017 – 37,285 miles
  • 2016 – 30,378 miles
  • 2014 – 27,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,168 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,168 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    97,168 miles
    Test number
    149006126476
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass90,165 miles (+6,882)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,165 miles
    Test number
    756801028487
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass83,283 miles (+5,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,283 miles
    Test number
    756582971686
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,697 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,697 miles
    Test number
    536501570815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,094 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    430752375716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,373 miles (+4,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    168369080313
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers fitted
  7. Pass58,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    554176141743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,808 miles (+6,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    937646981603
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass51,864 miles (+7,852)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    353656593182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,012 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,012 miles
    Test number
    982791844992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,285 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    460066274838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,378 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    628122150573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,856 miles
    Test number
    578566744341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 HWL

Does S3 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 HWL is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 HWL?
The MOT on S3 HWL is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 HWL done?
S3 HWL was recorded at 97,168 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,205 miles a year.
Has S3 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 HWL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 HWL 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 S3 HWL find?
S3 HWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing edges.

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