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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

B20 OMKMOT history

B20 OMK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

B20 OMK 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,097 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 OMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 OMK was last recorded at 112,097 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 9,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,735 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,362 miles
Average per year
5,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,097 miles
  • 2025 – 102,735 miles
  • 2024 – 92,224 miles
  • 2023 – 80,140 miles
  • 2022 – 70,006 miles
  • 2021 – 55,918 miles
  • 2020 – 48,013 miles
  • 2019 – 39,130 miles
  • 2018 – 32,088 miles
  • 2017 – 29,069 miles
  • 2016 – 28,186 miles
  • 2015 – 26,710 miles
  • 2014 – 25,012 miles
  • 2013 – 23,768 miles
  • 2012 – 22,772 miles
  • 2011 – 21,234 miles
  • 2010 – 20,136 miles
  • 2009 – 18,361 miles
  • 2008 – 15,821 miles
  • 2007 – 14,380 miles
  • 2006 – 11,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,097 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,097 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    739318934737
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,097 miles (+9,362)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,097 miles
    Test number
    597619736166
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet kidney grills insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,735 miles (+10,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    349215444044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass92,224 miles (+12,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    271684802752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass80,140 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    823204412589
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail80,140 miles (+10,134)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    132866385332
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,006 miles (+14,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,006 miles
    Test number
    801088722013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass55,918 miles (+7,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    294117188526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,013 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    418673522358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail48,013 miles (+8,883)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    919972155879
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,130 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    601383368675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,088 miles (+3,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,088 miles
    Test number
    558989000943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    784476414221
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail29,069 miles (+883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,069 miles
    Test number
    286244169099
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass28,186 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,186 miles
    Test number
    754144888294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,710 miles (+1,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,710 miles
    Test number
    817901755012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,012 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    106302854438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,768 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,768 miles
    Test number
    996952853013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,772 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,772 miles
    Test number
    178135652488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,234 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,234 miles
    Test number
    458883551063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,136 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,136 miles
    Test number
    983979970007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,361 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,361 miles
    Test number
    290341609446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,821 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,821 miles
    Test number
    670498108108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,380 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    432550917170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,777 miles
    Test number
    683862016198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,777 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,777 miles
    Test number
    950605206144
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about B20 OMK

Does B20 OMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 OMK is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 OMK?
The MOT on B20 OMK is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 OMK done?
B20 OMK was recorded at 112,097 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,026 miles a year.
Has B20 OMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 OMK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 OMK 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 OMK find?
B20 OMK passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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