BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
V12 BBSMOT history
V12 BBS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 103,136 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 BBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 BBS was last recorded at 103,136 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,086 miles · 29 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,050 miles
- Average per year
- 5,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,136 miles
- 2024 – 102,086 miles
- 2023 – 100,134 miles
- 2022 – 98,964 miles
- 2021 – 96,863 miles
- 2020 – 96,500 miles
- 2019 – 93,678 miles
- 2018 – 91,409 miles
- 2017 – 87,457 miles
- 2015 – 84,239 miles
- 2014 – 81,137 miles
- 2013 – 74,034 miles
- 2012 – 66,614 miles
- 2011 – 53,635 miles
- 2010 – 37,675 miles
- 2009 – 30,131 miles
- 2008 – 16,348 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,136 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,136 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 103,136 miles
- Test number
- 906851983681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,086 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 102,086 miles
- Test number
- 106108345178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,134 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 100,134 miles
- Test number
- 758652265808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,964 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,964 miles
- Test number
- 822716036425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,964 miles (+2,101)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,964 miles
- Test number
- 161768942390
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,863 miles (+363)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,863 miles
- Test number
- 257624498720
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass96,500 miles (+2,822)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 96,500 miles
- Test number
- 793403707424
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,678 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 93,678 miles
- Test number
- 189238823725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,678 miles (+2,269)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,678 miles
- Test number
- 552261424447
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass91,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,409 miles
- Test number
- 313835248348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail91,409 miles (+3,952)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,409 miles
- Test number
- 239133698646
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,457 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,457 miles
- Test number
- 310217107048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,239 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 84,239 miles
- Test number
- 464369474283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 81,137 miles
- Test number
- 328799924304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,137 miles (+7,103)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,137 miles
- Test number
- 529354324357
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass74,034 miles (+7,420)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 74,034 miles
- Test number
- 569657253309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,614 miles (+12,979)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,614 miles
- Test number
- 298140492212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,635 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 53,635 miles
- Test number
- 515122391227
- NoteDamage to both front tyres no cords exposed.
Fail53,633 miles (+15,958)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,633 miles
- Test number
- 387442091400
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDamage to both front tyres no cords exposed.
- NoteRear discs worn.
Pass37,675 miles (+7,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 37,675 miles
- Test number
- 954869070226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,131 miles (+13,783)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 30,131 miles
- Test number
- 322575269250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,348 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 16,348 miles
- Test number
- 784622068252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 BBS
- Does V12 BBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BBS is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V12 BBS?
- The MOT on V12 BBS is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 BBS done?
- V12 BBS was recorded at 103,136 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
- Has V12 BBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 BBS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on V12 BBS 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 V12 BBS find?
- V12 BBS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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