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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S80 MLAMOT history

S80 MLA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

S80 MLA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
186,328 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 MLA
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
9 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 MLA was last recorded at 186,328 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 13,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
172,403 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
13,925 miles
Average per year
8,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,328 miles
  • 2025 – 172,403 miles
  • 2024 – 164,414 miles
  • 2023 – 160,734 miles
  • 2022 – 155,618 miles
  • 2021 – 147,065 miles
  • 2020 – 138,766 miles
  • 2019 – 134,076 miles
  • 2018 – 131,336 miles
  • 2017 – 115,071 miles
  • 2016 – 102,233 miles
  • 2015 – 85,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,328 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,328 miles (+13,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    186,328 miles
    Test number
    334745278573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass172,403 miles (+7,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    172,403 miles
    Test number
    365829289721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass164,414 miles (+3,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,414 miles
    Test number
    543970792718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,734 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,734 miles
    Test number
    371138754928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,618 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,618 miles
    Test number
    236515202853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,065 miles (+8,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    528085403676
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f floor covers fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,766 miles
    Test number
    632446508174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

  8. Fail138,766 miles (+4,690)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,766 miles
    Test number
    609334256693
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

  9. Pass134,076 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    124557345103
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,336 miles
    Test number
    853273423870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,336 miles (+16,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,336 miles
    Test number
    251109457767
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass115,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    987226675772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,071 miles (+12,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    138711545430
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass102,233 miles (+17,128)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,233 miles
    Test number
    313186430212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,105 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,105 miles
    Test number
    679847215193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S80 MLA

Does S80 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 MLA is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S80 MLA?
The MOT on S80 MLA is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 MLA done?
S80 MLA was recorded at 186,328 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,972 miles a year.
Has S80 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 MLA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on S80 MLA 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 S80 MLA find?
S80 MLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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