BMW 3 SERIES S18COB has 18 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,857 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 12:02.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 8th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

S18COB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 2026134,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Road Wheel Slightly Distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202415TH NOVEMBER 2025121,970 MI
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2024121,742 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s/f Brake Reaction Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2024121,489 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20231ST NOVEMBER 2024110,107 MI
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2023110,107 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 20221ST NOVEMBER 202399,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Play Detected At Road Wheel
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20211ST NOVEMBER 202289,731 MI
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202189,693 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202017TH OCTOBER 202178,480 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED17TH APRIL 201917TH OCTOBER 202063,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
FAILED12TH APRIL 201963,173 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Central Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201817TH APRIL 201951,635 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH APRIL 201851,635 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED29TH MARCH 201851,274 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Bead Rim Badly Distorted (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED8TH APRIL 201717TH APRIL 201843,418 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201617TH APRIL 201734,909 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 201517TH APRIL 201625,771 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S18COB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

S18COB MOT Comments

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S18COB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,857 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,374 miles

S18COB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration S18COB was manufactured on Tuesday 17th April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 134,857 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,374 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S18COB has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 17 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 4 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does S18COB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 S18COB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S18COB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 S18COB does have Tax. Read more

When does S18COB Tax expire?

The current Tax for S18COB will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S18COB MOT expire?

The current MOT for S18COB will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 8th December 2026. Read more

When did S18COB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S18COB was on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 12:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S18COB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S18COB we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S18COB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for S18COB we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S18COB?

S18COB is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has S18COB done?

The odometer reading for S18COB at the last MOT in December 2025 was 134,857 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,374 miles per year. Read more

How old is S18COB?

The vehicle S18COB was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 17th April 2012. Read more

What colour is S18COB?

The official colour of S18COB is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does S18COB have?

S18COB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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