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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

B20 SCOMOT history

B20 SCO is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,254 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2020
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 SCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 SCO was last recorded at 93,254 miles on 16 Nov 2020, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,177 miles · 23 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 93,254 miles
  • 2019 – 93,177 miles
  • 2015 – 91,306 miles
  • 2011 – 91,129 miles
  • 2010 – 90,533 miles
  • 2007 – 89,336 miles
  • 2006 – 88,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    348785271520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    129510208721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass93,254 miles (+77)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    269952320837
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass93,177 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    148894756451
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexi brake pipes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside door card not fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread distorting
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator tale tell light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid pipe damp
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to nearside front wheel
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to nearside rear wheel
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to offside front wheel
  5. Fail93,177 miles (+1,871)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,177 miles
    Test number
    402021342873
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexi brake pipes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear metal brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside door card not fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread distorting
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread cracking/splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator tale tell light not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid pipe damp
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to nearside front wheel
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to nearside rear wheel
    • AdvisorySlight buckle to offside front wheel
  6. Pass91,306 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,306 miles
    Test number
    758332895002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass91,129 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,129 miles
    Test number
    126646281176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,533 miles (+1,197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,533 miles
    Test number
    732295360157
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  9. Pass89,336 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,336 miles
    Test number
    580814657213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,100 miles
    Test number
    482882446264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B20 SCO

Does B20 SCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 SCO expired on 29 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 SCO?
The MOT on B20 SCO expired on 29 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 SCO done?
B20 SCO was recorded at 93,254 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2020, an average of 363 miles a year.
Has B20 SCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 SCO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on B20 SCO 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 SCO find?
B20 SCO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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