BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S72 ABRMOT history
S72 ABR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 98,458 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S72 ABR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S72 ABR was last recorded at 98,458 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 4,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,160 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,298 miles
- Average per year
- 7,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,458 miles
- 2025 – 94,160 miles
- 2023 – 90,646 miles
- 2022 – 83,059 miles
- 2021 – 73,920 miles
- 2020 – 69,564 miles
- 2019 – 55,745 miles
- 2018 – 42,284 miles
- 2017 – 28,376 miles
- 2016 – 25,318 miles
- 2015 – 18,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,458 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
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
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,458 miles (+4,298)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 98,458 miles
- Test number
- 271461465794
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,160 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 94,160 miles
- Test number
- 140947392908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,646 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 90,646 miles
- Test number
- 371545502860
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail90,643 miles (+7,584)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,643 miles
- Test number
- 920843360126
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass83,059 miles (+182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 83,059 miles
- Test number
- 148693874389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,877 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,877 miles
- Test number
- 909265224612
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit nearly on 1.6mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,920 miles (+4,356)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,920 miles
- Test number
- 521448419156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,564 miles (+13,819)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,564 miles
- Test number
- 851416369072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,745 miles (+13,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 55,745 miles
- Test number
- 833667559985
- AdvisoryBoth nearside tyres have some cuts on the sidewalls
Pass42,284 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,284 miles
- Test number
- 273121226604
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
Fail42,282 miles (+13,906)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,282 miles
- Test number
- 848902035216
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,376 miles (+3,058)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 28,376 miles
- Test number
- 657297998651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,318 miles (+6,511)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,318 miles
- Test number
- 526224359589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,807 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 18,807 miles
- Test number
- 228043935440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,741 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,741 miles
- Test number
- 508737425117
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about S72 ABR
- Does S72 ABR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 ABR is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S72 ABR?
- The MOT on S72 ABR is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S72 ABR done?
- S72 ABR was recorded at 98,458 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 7,189 miles a year.
- Has S72 ABR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S72 ABR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S72 ABR 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 S72 ABR find?
- S72 ABR passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear.
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