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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

K20 LWYMOT history

K20 LWY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 196,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

K20 LWY 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,723 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 LWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 LWY was last recorded at 196,723 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
193,606 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
8,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,723 miles
  • 2025 – 193,606 miles
  • 2024 – 186,812 miles
  • 2023 – 169,467 miles
  • 2021 – 160,199 miles
  • 2020 – 149,934 miles
  • 2019 – 140,727 miles
  • 2018 – 124,457 miles
  • 2017 – 108,443 miles
  • 2016 – 100,827 miles
  • 2015 – 93,016 miles
  • 2014 – 87,653 miles
  • 2013 – 83,158 miles
  • 2012 – 74,848 miles
  • 2011 – 63,080 miles
  • 2010 – 50,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,723 miles (+3,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,723 miles
    Test number
    195451942583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,606 miles (+6,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,606 miles
    Test number
    719127493278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,812 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    186,812 miles
    Test number
    271458893667
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail186,812 miles (+17,345)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,812 miles
    Test number
    544705494972
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front drop link slight play
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass169,467 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    169,467 miles
    Test number
    976694200865
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,457 miles (+9,258)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,457 miles
    Test number
    513506166625
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,199 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    622540047631
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,199 miles (+10,265)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    203851391934
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass149,934 miles (+9,207)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    179340387129
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass140,727 miles (+16,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    953776223428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,457 miles (+16,014)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,457 miles
    Test number
    816693278635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,443 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,443 miles
    Test number
    575076331061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,827 miles (+7,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,827 miles
    Test number
    746450472908
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass93,016 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    777120928153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,653 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    226802334260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass83,158 miles (+8,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,158 miles
    Test number
    607239663253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,848 miles (+11,768)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    376041572258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,080 miles (+12,360)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    555856361248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    834671910106
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K20 LWY

Does K20 LWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 LWY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 LWY?
The MOT on K20 LWY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 LWY done?
K20 LWY was recorded at 196,723 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 8,948 miles a year.
Has K20 LWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 LWY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K20 LWY 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 K20 LWY find?
K20 LWY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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