BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S3 JOAMOT history
S3 JOA is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 18 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 54,414 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,746 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 JOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 JOA was last recorded at 54,414 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 7,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 46,969 miles · 2 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,445 miles
- Average per year
- 3,746 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,414 miles
- 2024 – 46,969 miles
- 2023 – 42,004 miles
- 2022 – 35,091 miles
- 2021 – 34,720 miles
- 2020 – 32,865 miles
- 2019 – 30,328 miles
- 2018 – 27,838 miles
- 2017 – 25,032 miles
- 2016 – 22,138 miles
- 2015 – 19,149 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,414 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 54,414 miles
- Test number
- 152934274935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail54,414 miles (+7,445)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,414 miles
- Test number
- 234254792112
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass46,969 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 46,969 miles
- Test number
- 312059152451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,923 miles (+4,919)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,923 miles
- Test number
- 766215191664
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass42,004 miles (+6,913)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 42,004 miles
- Test number
- 206921772954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 35,091 miles
- Test number
- 758502302802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,091 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 35,091 miles
- Test number
- 892520767994
- 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))
Fail35,091 miles (+371)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,091 miles
- Test number
- 441909510267
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass34,720 miles (+1,855)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 34,720 miles
- Test number
- 352778751351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,865 miles (+2,537)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 32,865 miles
- Test number
- 525763202080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,328 miles (+2,490)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 30,328 miles
- Test number
- 729363635857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,838 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 27,838 miles
- Test number
- 555969744208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,032 miles (+2,894)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 25,032 miles
- Test number
- 383675771755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,138 miles (+2,989)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 22,138 miles
- Test number
- 625253244096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,149 miles (+1,722)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 19,149 miles
- Test number
- 474916927034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 17,427 miles
- Test number
- 575552485026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 JOA
- Does S3 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S3 JOA expired on 9 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S3 JOA?
- The MOT on S3 JOA expired on 9 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S3 JOA done?
- S3 JOA was recorded at 54,414 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
- Has S3 JOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 JOA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 JOA 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 JOA find?
- S3 JOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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