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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

B20 JDWMOT history

B20 JDW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

B20 JDW blue 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,146 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 JDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 JDW was last recorded at 102,146 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,101 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,146 miles
  • 2024 – 102,101 miles
  • 2023 – 101,458 miles
  • 2022 – 100,202 miles
  • 2021 – 98,864 miles
  • 2020 – 98,136 miles
  • 2019 – 96,254 miles
  • 2018 – 93,073 miles
  • 2017 – 90,113 miles
  • 2016 – 87,007 miles
  • 2015 – 84,698 miles
  • 2014 – 80,529 miles
  • 2013 – 75,277 miles
  • 2012 – 71,006 miles
  • 2011 – 66,754 miles
  • 2010 – 63,754 miles
  • 2009 – 60,587 miles
  • 2008 – 57,029 miles
  • 2007 – 53,423 miles
  • 2006 – 49,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,146 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding also

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    622579304282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,146 miles (+45)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    686268902331
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,101 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,101 miles
    Test number
    418089072287
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  4. Pass101,458 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    747162004647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,454 miles (+1,252)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    348053653362
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass100,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    413926686513
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail100,202 miles (+1,338)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,202 miles
    Test number
    270899168965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass98,864 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,864 miles
    Test number
    178319086029
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass98,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    169900731084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail98,136 miles (+1,882)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    633105353245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass96,254 miles (+3,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,254 miles
    Test number
    219717158821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass93,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    242232621420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind detected (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail93,073 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    883201487739
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail93,073 miles (+2,960)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    396714237509
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight binding also (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass90,113 miles (+3,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,113 miles
    Test number
    913346682974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass87,007 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    584001575494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,698 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    119982635156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass84,698 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    339062635102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,529 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,529 miles
    Test number
    667534334164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,277 miles (+4,271)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,277 miles
    Test number
    748473643134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,006 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    968945242117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,754 miles (+3,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,754 miles
    Test number
    597447331104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side handbrake poor advise further investigation

  23. Pass63,754 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    572178540182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,747 miles (+3,160)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,747 miles
    Test number
    771187740149
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNear side rear inner side lamp bulb not working

  25. Pass60,587 miles (+3,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    722056009094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass57,029 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    343963308041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,024 miles (+3,601)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    301392008026
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes splitting but play not excessive at time of test
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar drop link bush splitting slightly
    • NoteNearside rear door unable to be opened but door secure at time of test
    • NoteSideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

  28. Pass53,423 miles (+3,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    930099007018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass49,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,929 miles
    Test number
    811060016052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about B20 JDW

Does B20 JDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 JDW is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 JDW?
The MOT on B20 JDW is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 JDW done?
B20 JDW was recorded at 102,146 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,625 miles a year.
Has B20 JDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 JDW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 JDW 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 B20 JDW find?
B20 JDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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