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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L20 MSYMOT history

L20 MSY is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 183,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L20 MSY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
183,245 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MSY was last recorded at 183,245 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 15,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,725 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,520 miles
Average per year
13,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,245 miles
  • 2025 – 167,725 miles
  • 2024 – 152,485 miles
  • 2023 – 138,592 miles
  • 2022 – 133,425 miles
  • 2021 – 120,091 miles
  • 2020 – 103,515 miles
  • 2019 – 85,244 miles
  • 2018 – 71,296 miles
  • 2017 – 56,484 miles
  • 2016 – 42,476 miles
  • 2015 – 33,723 miles
  • 2014 – 23,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,245 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,245 miles (+15,520)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    183,245 miles
    Test number
    589845623721
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen O/S (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass167,725 miles (+15,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,725 miles
    Test number
    731172386910
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise urgent attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,485 miles
    Test number
    687009584821
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance to front brakes

  4. Fail152,474 miles (+13,882)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,474 miles
    Test number
    503417751128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance to front brakes

  5. Pass138,592 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,592 miles
    Test number
    443360760540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,425 miles (+13,334)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,425 miles
    Test number
    901820404811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,091 miles (+16,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,091 miles
    Test number
    208242220318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass103,515 miles (+18,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,515 miles
    Test number
    208989632160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,244 miles (+13,948)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,244 miles
    Test number
    594110848611
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,296 miles (+14,812)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    357449795094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,484 miles (+264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    786040150049
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

  12. Fail56,220 miles (+13,744)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    254199103822
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit currently at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray's fitted obscuring some component's.

  13. Pass42,476 miles (+8,753)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    988342365587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,723 miles (+9,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    568746055192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,853 miles
    Test number
    296160354167
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L20 MSY

Does L20 MSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MSY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MSY?
The MOT on L20 MSY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MSY done?
L20 MSY was recorded at 183,245 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 13,121 miles a year.
Has L20 MSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MSY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 MSY 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 L20 MSY find?
L20 MSY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen o/s; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers leaking oil.

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