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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

B20 RLXMOT history

B20 RLX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

B20 RLX black 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,302 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RLX was last recorded at 148,302 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,301 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,302 miles
  • 2024 – 146,195 miles
  • 2023 – 145,469 miles
  • 2021 – 143,790 miles
  • 2020 – 142,824 miles
  • 2019 – 142,638 miles
  • 2017 – 141,990 miles
  • 2016 – 139,220 miles
  • 2015 – 129,127 miles
  • 2014 – 117,180 miles
  • 2013 – 93,627 miles
  • 2012 – 66,465 miles
  • 2011 – 49,773 miles
  • 2010 – 43,009 miles
  • 2009 – 37,092 miles
  • 2008 – 32,583 miles
  • 2007 – 23,386 miles
  • 2006 – 14,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,302 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,302 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,302 miles
    Test number
    479447663675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,301 miles (+2,106)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    657815760711
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass146,195 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    470556438486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,469 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,469 miles
    Test number
    484766449329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,790 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,790 miles
    Test number
    819868617815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,784 miles (+960)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,784 miles
    Test number
    113292437855
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced led faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  7. Pass142,824 miles (+186)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,824 miles
    Test number
    900679306527
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,638 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,638 miles
    Test number
    997837502246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass141,990 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,990 miles
    Test number
    231595874996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,220 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,220 miles
    Test number
    878371110701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail139,218 miles (+10,091)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,218 miles
    Test number
    566696001384
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass129,127 miles (+11,947)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,127 miles
    Test number
    509509212771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,180 miles (+23,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    877681254363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass93,627 miles (+27,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    93,627 miles
    Test number
    726817453320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,465 miles (+16,692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,465 miles
    Test number
    747365052342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,773 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    468608941479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,009 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    842227130317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,092 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    183829049381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,583 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,583 miles
    Test number
    541164758203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,386 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    161045757237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,113 miles
    Test number
    112182576272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 RLX

Does B20 RLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RLX is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on B20 RLX?
The MOT on B20 RLX is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 RLX done?
B20 RLX was recorded at 148,302 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,024 miles a year.
Has B20 RLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RLX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 RLX 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 RLX find?
B20 RLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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