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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc

220 MGMOT history

220 MG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

220 MG silver 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 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,287 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
220 MG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

220 MG was last recorded at 95,287 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2017: 61,413 miles, lower than 64,962 miles on 23 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,287 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,287 miles
  • 2025 – 93,077 miles
  • 2024 – 90,558 miles
  • 2023 – 86,826 miles
  • 2022 – 84,044 miles
  • 2021 – 81,789 miles
  • 2020 – 78,254 miles
  • 2019 – 73,030 miles
  • 2018 – 69,638 miles
  • 2017 – 61,413 miles
  • 2016 – 64,962 miles
  • 2015 – 63,224 miles
  • 2014 – 62,151 miles
  • 2013 – 58,663 miles
  • 2012 – 54,195 miles
  • 2011 – 50,554 miles
  • 2010 – 44,926 miles
  • 2009 – 39,396 miles
  • 2008 – 35,597 miles
  • 2007 – 29,200 miles
  • 2006 – 24,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,287 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,287 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    619879281401
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,287 miles (+2,210)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    406368920570
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,077 miles (+2,519)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,077 miles
    Test number
    340600219801
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass90,558 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,558 miles
    Test number
    252661520405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    715602844609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,826 miles (+2,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    969391475900
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass84,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    523126207008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail84,044 miles (+2,255)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,044 miles
    Test number
    678667717182
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 / 50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass81,789 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    966146246367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail81,789 miles (+3,535)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,789 miles
    Test number
    270876253936
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass78,254 miles (+5,224)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,254 miles
    Test number
    925932221524
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass73,030 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,030 miles
    Test number
    583557534658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,638 miles (+8,225)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    410918030985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass61,413 miles (-3,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    642813903859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    629156361452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail64,962 miles (+1,738)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,962 miles
    Test number
    162875579862
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,224 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,224 miles
    Test number
    316973245192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,151 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    225008334175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,663 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,663 miles
    Test number
    305284333166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,195 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,195 miles
    Test number
    288900432105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,554 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    228942431100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,926 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,926 miles
    Test number
    523261430156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail44,906 miles (+5,510)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,906 miles
    Test number
    291378420420
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass39,396 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,396 miles
    Test number
    473245809163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,597 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,597 miles
    Test number
    101502028148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,200 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,200 miles
    Test number
    143644617109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,766 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    882399926156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,742 miles
    Test number
    211113286089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 220 MG

What vehicle is registration 220 MG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 220 MG on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2003. 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 220 MG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 220 MG is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 220 MG?
The MOT on 220 MG is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 220 MG done?
220 MG was recorded at 95,287 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,484 miles a year.
Has 220 MG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 220 MG has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 220 MG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 220 MG find?
220 MG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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