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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

20 MUMOT history

20 MU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,185 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

20 MU 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,185 km
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,646 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
20 MU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

20 MU was last recorded at 82,185 km on 23 Dec 2025, 1,462 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,723 km · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,462 km
Average per year
2,646 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,185 km
  • 2024 – 80,723 km
  • 2023 – 73,544 km
  • 2022 – 70,564 km
  • 2021 – 70,395 km
  • 2011 – 43,539 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,185 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,185 km (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,185 km
    Test number
    812621250430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,723 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,723 km
    Test number
    610624574645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass76,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,180 miles
    Test number
    853645116252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 4mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass73,544 km (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,544 km
    Test number
    873571502202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,564 km (+169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,564 km
    Test number
    304133712866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail70,395 km1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,395 km
    Test number
    143763699114
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass66,019 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    374963308045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
  8. Pass60,475 miles (+6,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    60,475 miles
    Test number
    411890457096
    • 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)
  9. Pass53,593 miles (+4,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,593 miles
    Test number
    334840607160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass49,258 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,258 miles
    Test number
    205727431647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,134 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    166595864242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,041 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    578318843104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    777629672122
    • 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)
  14. Pass43,539 km
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,539 km
    Test number
    477597431155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 20 MU

What vehicle is registration 20 MU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 20 MU on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2004. 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 MU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 20 MU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 20 MU?
The MOT on 20 MU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 20 MU done?
20 MU was recorded at 82,185 km at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,646 km a year.
Has 20 MU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 20 MU has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on 20 MU 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 MU find?
20 MU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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