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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

20 ADLMOT history

20 ADL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

20 ADL 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,943 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 ADL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 ADL was last recorded at 110,943 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,943 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,943 miles
  • 2025 – 105,745 miles
  • 2024 – 100,127 miles
  • 2023 – 93,983 miles
  • 2022 – 87,268 miles
  • 2021 – 80,162 miles
  • 2020 – 76,095 miles
  • 2019 – 69,954 miles
  • 2018 – 63,311 miles
  • 2017 – 57,130 miles
  • 2016 – 51,830 miles
  • 2015 – 44,760 miles
  • 2014 – 37,394 miles
  • 2013 – 31,391 miles
  • 2012 – 24,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,943 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    474000328882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail110,943 miles (+5,198)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,943 miles
    Test number
    820903783671
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    606422757012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail105,745 miles (+5,618)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,745 miles
    Test number
    262808805786
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass100,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    517259573459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,127 miles (+6,144)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,127 miles
    Test number
    664785028699
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,983 miles (+215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,983 miles
    Test number
    810578474369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail93,768 miles (+6,500)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,768 miles
    Test number
    417685301908
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    235431468415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,268 miles (+7,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,268 miles
    Test number
    511679464047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass80,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    525079206602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  12. Fail80,162 miles (+4,067)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    909953318876
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))

  13. Pass76,095 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    627250273077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,954 miles
    Test number
    116354394028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,954 miles (+6,643)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,954 miles
    Test number
    301308499135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass63,311 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,311 miles
    Test number
    568652197623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    138130494317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,130 miles (+5,300)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    972072334557
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,830 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    486625873762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,760 miles (+7,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    639182765005
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  21. Pass37,394 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    185599864018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,391 miles (+6,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,391 miles
    Test number
    127944973420
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,697 miles
    Test number
    156623652464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 ADL

What vehicle is registration 20 ADL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 ADL on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2009. 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 ADL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 ADL is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 ADL?
The MOT on 20 ADL is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 ADL done?
20 ADL was recorded at 110,943 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 5,997 miles a year.
Has 20 ADL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 ADL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 20 ADL 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 ADL find?
20 ADL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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