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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

B20 NSLMOT history

B20 NSL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

B20 NSL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
109,309 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 NSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 NSL was last recorded at 109,309 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,162 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
4,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,309 miles
  • 2024 – 109,162 miles
  • 2023 – 105,409 miles
  • 2022 – 103,411 miles
  • 2021 – 100,360 miles
  • 2020 – 99,130 miles
  • 2019 – 95,163 miles
  • 2018 – 90,484 miles
  • 2017 – 84,705 miles
  • 2016 – 78,853 miles
  • 2015 – 72,664 miles
  • 2014 – 66,230 miles
  • 2013 – 58,921 miles
  • 2012 – 53,024 miles
  • 2010 – 52,401 miles
  • 2009 – 47,454 miles
  • 2008 – 43,364 miles
  • 2007 – 38,265 miles
  • 2006 – 31,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,309 miles

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    155435103825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    987654807882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,309 miles (+147)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    735806296941
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass109,162 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    131559352215
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail109,161 miles (+3,752)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    184670364416
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass105,409 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    494499718515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,411 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    539599005744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,360 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,360 miles
    Test number
    596084098364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail100,359 miles (+1,229)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,359 miles
    Test number
    678071349478
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    370698729955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail99,130 miles (+3,967)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,130 miles
    Test number
    479714603663
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,163 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    301886074670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,162 miles (+4,678)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,162 miles
    Test number
    922632025834
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass90,484 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,484 miles
    Test number
    955030784126
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail90,445 miles (+5,740)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    121876264146
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass84,705 miles (+5,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    973338855908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED INNER
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak DIFF
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,853 miles (+6,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    185031896407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,664 miles (+6,434)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    966617105124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/rear registration light cover damaged

  19. Pass66,230 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    875611894018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,921 miles (+5,897)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    795692603146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,024 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    877229812172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,401 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    911205240361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,682 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,682 miles
    Test number
    463694600020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,454 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    191936699043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass43,364 miles (+5,099)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    884476808197
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a tear in sidewall

  26. Pass38,265 miles (+7,119)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    453047307197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass31,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,146 miles
    Test number
    622678506170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 NSL

Does B20 NSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 NSL expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 NSL?
The MOT on B20 NSL expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 NSL done?
B20 NSL was recorded at 109,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 4,062 miles a year.
Has B20 NSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 NSL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 NSL 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 NSL find?
B20 NSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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