
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1995 · 2,793 cc
K20 SSAMOT history
K20 SSA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,650 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 164,650 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K20 SSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 1 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K20 SSA was last recorded at 164,650 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 164,590 miles · 19 Sept 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 60 miles
- Average per year
- 1,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 164,650 miles
- 2019 – 164,590 miles
- 2018 – 164,588 miles
- 2016 – 163,410 miles
- 2015 – 162,740 miles
- 2013 – 160,570 miles
- 2012 – 158,569 miles
- 2011 – 153,652 miles
- 2009 – 145,060 miles
- 2008 – 140,775 miles
- 2007 – 136,127 miles
- 2006 – 132,517 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,650 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 164,650 miles
- Test number
- 737077787641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,590 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,590 miles
- Test number
- 982836319382
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass164,588 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 164,588 miles
- Test number
- 498906607018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,588 miles (+1,178)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,588 miles
- Test number
- 249834074728
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass163,410 miles (+670)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 163,410 miles
- Test number
- 382370307470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 162,740 miles
- Test number
- 668224475190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,740 miles (+2,170)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,740 miles
- Test number
- 177227665133
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass160,570 miles (+2,001)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 160,570 miles
- Test number
- 799962313348
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth rear shock dust covers missing
- NoteCorrosion on main brake pipes
- NoteExhaust heat shleid loose
- NoteFloors,all jacking points,offside front inner arch up top all corroding
- NoteNearside rear tyre bald on inner edge & perished
Pass158,569 miles (+4,917)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 158,569 miles
- Test number
- 687379442174
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass153,652 miles (+8,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 153,652 miles
- Test number
- 438587791066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass145,060 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 145,060 miles
- Test number
- 620880439266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,052 miles (+4,277)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,052 miles
- Test number
- 501389319236
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass140,775 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 140,775 miles
- Test number
- 341541038478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,748 miles (+4,621)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,748 miles
- Test number
- 274581428234
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass136,127 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 136,127 miles
- Test number
- 834331647221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,120 miles (+3,603)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,120 miles
- Test number
- 560920937218
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 132,517 miles
- Test number
- 381960136245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,517 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,517 miles
- Test number
- 264593126262
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about K20 SSA
- Does K20 SSA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K20 SSA expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K20 SSA?
- The MOT on K20 SSA expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K20 SSA done?
- K20 SSA was recorded at 164,650 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
- Has K20 SSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K20 SSA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on K20 SSA 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 SSA find?
- K20 SSA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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