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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

SNG 204MOT history

SNG 204 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

SNG 204 black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,671 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SNG 204
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SNG 204 was last recorded at 89,671 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,671 miles · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,671 miles
  • 2025 – 86,042 miles
  • 2024 – 82,462 miles
  • 2023 – 77,994 miles
  • 2022 – 74,249 miles
  • 2021 – 69,818 miles
  • 2020 – 64,651 miles
  • 2019 – 59,557 miles
  • 2018 – 54,911 miles
  • 2017 – 49,251 miles
  • 2016 – 43,133 miles
  • 2015 – 35,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,671 miles
    Test number
    445445509972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail89,671 miles (+3,629)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,671 miles
    Test number
    516115705418
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass86,042 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,042 miles
    Test number
    466406770518
    • AdvisoryFront tyres non run flat and rear tyres runflats
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering mechanism

  4. Pass82,462 miles (+4,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,462 miles
    Test number
    851391849633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm/ forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm/ forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,994 miles (+3,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    493524109883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,249 miles (+4,431)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    966752358616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs low on wear
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads low on wear
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering arm

  7. Pass69,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,818 miles
    Test number
    997017183254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail69,818 miles (+5,167)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,818 miles
    Test number
    347091919735
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass64,651 miles (+5,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    174830717521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass59,557 miles (+4,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,557 miles
    Test number
    139052168559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    187860216863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,911 miles (+5,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    475015989523
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass49,251 miles (+6,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    217140935897
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low

  14. Pass43,133 miles (+7,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    723980871191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,251 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    204132042004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,435 miles
    Test number
    660165344881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SNG 204

What vehicle is registration SNG 204 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SNG 204 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SNG 204 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SNG 204 is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SNG 204?
The MOT on SNG 204 is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SNG 204 done?
SNG 204 was recorded at 89,671 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has SNG 204 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SNG 204 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on SNG 204 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 SNG 204 find?
SNG 204 passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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