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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S800 MBYMOT history

S800 MBY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

S800 MBY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,764 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 MBY
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
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 MBY was last recorded at 159,764 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 9,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,919 miles · 20 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,845 miles
Average per year
10,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,764 miles
  • 2024 – 149,919 miles
  • 2023 – 143,519 miles
  • 2022 – 135,196 miles
  • 2021 – 122,821 miles
  • 2020 – 102,626 miles
  • 2019 – 87,869 miles
  • 2018 – 82,715 miles
  • 2017 – 78,571 miles
  • 2016 – 72,971 miles
  • 2015 – 53,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,764 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,764 miles (+9,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,764 miles
    Test number
    955581543049
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass149,919 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,919 miles
    Test number
    223851579457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,519 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,519 miles
    Test number
    775509888454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail143,517 miles (+8,321)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,517 miles
    Test number
    422204352734
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass135,196 miles (+12,375)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    983556643861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,821 miles (+20,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,821 miles
    Test number
    353743600287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass102,626 miles (+14,757)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,626 miles
    Test number
    226854049077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,869 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    123117747034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,849 miles (+5,134)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    587267350348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass82,715 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,715 miles
    Test number
    977097221233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,571 miles
    Test number
    632308089368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,571 miles (+5,600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,571 miles
    Test number
    562605788049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  13. Pass72,971 miles (+19,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,971 miles
    Test number
    739159369385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass53,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    547797105122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 MBY

Does S800 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 MBY is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S800 MBY?
The MOT on S800 MBY is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 MBY done?
S800 MBY was recorded at 159,764 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 10,080 miles a year.
Has S800 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 MBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S800 MBY 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 S800 MBY find?
S800 MBY passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear coil spring corroded both.

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