BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
B20 OBEMOT history
B20 OBE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 151,375 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 OBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 21 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 OBE was last recorded at 151,375 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 9,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,771 miles · 20 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,604 miles
- Average per year
- 13,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,375 miles
- 2025 – 141,771 miles
- 2024 – 129,668 miles
- 2023 – 118,491 miles
- 2022 – 107,981 miles
- 2021 – 98,707 miles
- 2020 – 71,010 miles
- 2019 – 64,818 miles
- 2018 – 50,246 miles
- 2017 – 34,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,375 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Seat backrest slight movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,375 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 151,375 miles
- Test number
- 261895946226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,373 miles (+9,602)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,373 miles
- Test number
- 164410638317
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,771 miles (+12,103)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,771 miles
- Test number
- 593979226969
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat backrest slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Jacking block missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,668 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 129,668 miles
- Test number
- 594471808473
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner faces scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat backrest slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Fail129,668 miles (+11,177)2 dangerous9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,668 miles
- Test number
- 766885157645
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall Multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner faces scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat backrest slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
Pass118,491 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 118,491 miles
- Test number
- 557669950600
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,491 miles (+10,510)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,491 miles
- Test number
- 967460723446
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel nearside and offside producing 7% of effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,981 miles (+9,274)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 107,981 miles
- Test number
- 266117439623
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder / on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,707 miles (+27,697)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,707 miles
- Test number
- 684076698927
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre silencer has been removed from the system .
Pass71,010 miles (+6,192)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 71,010 miles
- Test number
- 606558466963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,818 miles (+14,572)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 64,818 miles
- Test number
- 298830834104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,246 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 50,246 miles
- Test number
- 364479345948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,220 miles (+15,534)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,220 miles
- Test number
- 896384603667
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Pass34,686 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,686 miles
- Test number
- 640280460840
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about B20 OBE
- Does B20 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 OBE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B20 OBE?
- The MOT on B20 OBE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B20 OBE done?
- B20 OBE was recorded at 151,375 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 13,010 miles a year.
- Has B20 OBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 OBE has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on B20 OBE 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 OBE find?
- B20 OBE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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