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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 2,494 cc

20 JEDMOT history

20 JED is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 32,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
32,736 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 JED
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 JED was last recorded at 32,736 miles on 14 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,712 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,736 miles
  • 2011 – 31,435 miles
  • 2010 – 30,407 miles
  • 2008 – 27,889 miles
  • 2007 – 26,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,736 miles
  • 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

7 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,736 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    911473478000
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail32,712 miles (+1,277)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,712 miles
    Test number
    739930461741
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • 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 Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass31,435 miles (+1,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,435 miles
    Test number
    108313771045
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  4. Pass30,407 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    153575830069
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  5. Pass27,889 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,889 miles
    Test number
    233640648109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,866 miles (+1,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,866 miles
    Test number
    681007838162
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  7. Pass26,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    123696207170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 JED

What vehicle is registration 20 JED currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 JED on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1990. 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 JED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 JED is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 JED?
The MOT on 20 JED is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 JED done?
20 JED was recorded at 32,736 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 326 miles a year.
Has 20 JED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 JED has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on 20 JED 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 JED find?
20 JED passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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