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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,596 cc

20 ACDMOT history

20 ACD is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

20 ACD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
55,875 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 ACD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 ACD was last recorded at 55,875 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 1,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,187 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,688 miles
Average per year
1,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,875 miles
  • 2022 – 54,187 miles
  • 2021 – 53,456 miles
  • 2020 – 52,760 miles
  • 2019 – 52,399 miles
  • 2018 – 51,842 miles
  • 2017 – 51,030 miles
  • 2016 – 49,585 miles
  • 2015 – 47,887 miles
  • 2014 – 45,365 miles
  • 2013 – 43,799 miles
  • 2012 – 41,382 miles
  • 2011 – 39,527 miles
  • 2010 – 35,892 miles
  • 2009 – 32,163 miles
  • 2008 – 29,888 miles
  • 2007 – 26,818 miles
  • 2006 – 21,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,875 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,875 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    469296874544
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail55,875 miles (+1,688)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    396295807942
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass54,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    154431541488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,187 miles (+731)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,187 miles
    Test number
    859256632620
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass53,456 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    627157925659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,760 miles
    Test number
    380079126422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,759 miles (+360)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,759 miles
    Test number
    758579409587
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass52,399 miles (+557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,399 miles
    Test number
    439138093169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass51,842 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,842 miles
    Test number
    207726356972
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass51,030 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    339659933062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,585 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    166006225268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,887 miles (+2,522)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,887 miles
    Test number
    868036815263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear centre exhaust rubber worn

  13. Pass45,365 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    915399714211
    • 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)

  14. Pass43,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    309794813219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,799 miles (+2,417)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,799 miles
    Test number
    866934813244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass41,382 miles (+1,855)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,382 miles
    Test number
    307777922226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s axle carrier has slight play in bush

  17. Pass39,527 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    176894431245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,892 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,892 miles
    Test number
    444554090102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    712581319256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,163 miles (+2,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    490570219285
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass29,888 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,888 miles
    Test number
    874725128206
    • 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)

  22. Pass26,818 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,818 miles
    Test number
    640489027257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    793962146298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 20 ACD

What vehicle is registration 20 ACD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 ACD on a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Oct 1997. 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 20 ACD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 20 ACD expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 20 ACD?
The MOT on 20 ACD expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 20 ACD done?
20 ACD was recorded at 55,875 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 1,860 miles a year.
Has 20 ACD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 ACD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on 20 ACD 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 20 ACD find?
20 ACD passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear the screen; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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