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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc

B20 RWFMOT history

B20 RWF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

B20 RWF 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 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
134,307 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 RWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
8 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 RWF was last recorded at 134,307 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,217 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
2,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,307 miles
  • 2025 – 134,217 miles
  • 2024 – 129,907 miles
  • 2023 – 129,879 miles
  • 2022 – 124,387 miles
  • 2021 – 118,520 miles
  • 2020 – 116,778 miles
  • 2019 – 113,613 miles
  • 2018 – 111,687 miles
  • 2016 – 110,107 miles
  • 2015 – 108,399 miles
  • 2014 – 106,992 miles
  • 2013 – 105,937 miles
  • 2012 – 104,313 miles
  • 2011 – 102,983 miles
  • 2010 – 101,475 miles
  • 2009 – 99,723 miles
  • 2008 – 96,989 miles
  • 2007 – 92,813 miles
  • 2006 – 86,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,307 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,307 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    134,307 miles
    Test number
    831165872847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,217 miles (+4,310)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    153405756866
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Cat's (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,907 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,907 miles
    Test number
    492071426786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,879 miles (+5,492)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    674088997518
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint assembly loose in LCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing bottoms very corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,387 miles (+5,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    897485270828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass118,520 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    707212366059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,510 miles (+1,732)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    842422383286
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass116,778 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,778 miles
    Test number
    855078313996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread tracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail116,777 miles (+3,164)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,777 miles
    Test number
    417763849591
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along side fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread tracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass113,613 miles (+1,926)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,613 miles
    Test number
    604238867251
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySound deadening in tunnel rubbing on prop

  11. Pass111,687 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,687 miles
    Test number
    915122710772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires early attention

  12. Pass110,107 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    237738748342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,399 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,399 miles
    Test number
    274228114018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,395 miles (+1,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,395 miles
    Test number
    724042249552
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  15. Pass106,992 miles (+1,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,992 miles
    Test number
    997127014389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  16. Pass105,937 miles (+1,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    105,937 miles
    Test number
    619839013363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass104,313 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    725325612339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,983 miles (+1,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    168612421348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  19. Pass101,475 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,475 miles
    Test number
    433559600409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,723 miles (+2,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    99,723 miles
    Test number
    422284019411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass96,989 miles (+4,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    194212918302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass92,813 miles (+6,448)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,813 miles
    Test number
    564986307312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass86,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    934345606361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 RWF

Does B20 RWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 RWF is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 RWF?
The MOT on B20 RWF is valid until 19 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 RWF done?
B20 RWF was recorded at 134,307 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
Has B20 RWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 RWF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on B20 RWF 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 RWF find?
B20 RWF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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