
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
B20 LESMOT history
B20 LES is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 67,911 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 LES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 LES was last recorded at 67,911 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 67,900 miles · 4 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,911 miles
- 2025 – 66,611 miles
- 2024 – 65,542 miles
- 2023 – 64,438 miles
- 2021 – 63,124 miles
- 2020 – 61,089 miles
- 2019 – 55,008 miles
- 2018 – 50,736 miles
- 2016 – 44,670 miles
- 2015 – 39,520 miles
- 2014 – 31,006 miles
- 2013 – 25,401 miles
- 2011 – 23,747 miles
- 2010 – 22,571 miles
- 2009 – 21,137 miles
- 2008 – 19,602 miles
- 2007 – 17,664 miles
- 2006 – 15,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Engine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Fuel cap sealing device perished/deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,911 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 67,911 miles
- Test number
- 865591749404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail67,900 miles (+1,289)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,900 miles
- Test number
- 802493864532
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,611 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 66,611 miles
- Test number
- 173667161613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail66,611 miles (+1,069)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,611 miles
- Test number
- 602880155034
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,542 miles (+1,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 65,542 miles
- Test number
- 163582828087
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,438 miles (+1,314)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 64,438 miles
- Test number
- 581351236644
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass63,124 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 63,124 miles
- Test number
- 226840484907
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished/deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail63,118 miles (+2,029)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,118 miles
- Test number
- 376354149602
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative self-levelling system linkage detached (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Outer spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perished/deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,089 miles (+6,081)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,089 miles
- Test number
- 109342018491
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres badly cracking on outer edges ,small cuts also present. Recommend replace..
- AdvisoryBrake pad /brake fluid sensor light on..
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section.. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also perishing,recommend replace.. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perishing..
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..
Pass55,008 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,008 miles
- Test number
- 731503222582
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated or brake pad warning light. (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs very rusty.
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perishing.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Fail55,000 miles (+4,264)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,000 miles
- Test number
- 603575056991
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated or brake pad warning light. (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs very rusty.
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perishing.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Pass50,736 miles (+6,066)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 50,736 miles
- Test number
- 771590366853
- AdvisoryExhaust brackets rusty.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken.
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts/rears. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Pass44,670 miles (+5,150)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 44,670 miles
- Test number
- 778265715844
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Badly perished and cracking also wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded awaybut remains supported by other mounts.
- AdvisoryNsr pad wear indicator wire broken.
Pass39,520 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,520 miles
- Test number
- 795664325133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
- NoteFront tyre wearing on inner edges
Fail39,510 miles (+8,504)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,510 miles
- Test number
- 518222325123
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
- NoteFront tyre wearing on inner edges
Pass31,006 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,006 miles
- Test number
- 585662824170
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
- NoteRear brake discs weartng thin
- NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
Fail30,998 miles (+5,597)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,998 miles
- Test number
- 459692524118
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
- NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded
- NoteRear brake discs weartng thin
- NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
Pass25,401 miles (+1,654)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,401 miles
- Test number
- 897750223191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteShallow cuts in offside rear tyre
Pass23,747 miles (+1,176)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 23,747 miles
- Test number
- 575437881271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,571 miles (+1,434)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 22,571 miles
- Test number
- 854691580237
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre deteriorated
Pass21,137 miles (+1,535)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 21,137 miles
- Test number
- 231641989267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,602 miles (+1,938)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 19,602 miles
- Test number
- 293868588249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,664 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 17,664 miles
- Test number
- 181258477270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 15,019 miles
- Test number
- 942067876283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B20 LES
- Does B20 LES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 LES is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B20 LES?
- The MOT on B20 LES is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 LES done?
- B20 LES was recorded at 67,911 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
- Has B20 LES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 LES has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on B20 LES 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 LES find?
- B20 LES passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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