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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

L20 NEPMOT history

L20 NEP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L20 NEP silver 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,955 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 NEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 NEP was last recorded at 178,955 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,924 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
7,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,955 miles
  • 2025 – 176,077 miles
  • 2024 – 171,427 miles
  • 2023 – 167,660 miles
  • 2022 – 161,363 miles
  • 2021 – 151,740 miles
  • 2020 – 148,552 miles
  • 2019 – 141,309 miles
  • 2018 – 133,921 miles
  • 2017 – 120,501 miles
  • 2016 – 114,075 miles
  • 2014 – 114,049 miles
  • 2013 – 102,671 miles
  • 2012 – 91,614 miles
  • 2011 – 78,079 miles
  • 2010 – 66,355 miles
  • 2009 – 54,935 miles
  • 2008 – 44,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,955 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,955 miles
    Test number
    373529289792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Fail178,924 miles (+2,847)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,924 miles
    Test number
    274732764282
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass176,077 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,077 miles
    Test number
    304221585460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,427 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,427 miles
    Test number
    405202308280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass167,660 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,660 miles
    Test number
    284850681295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail167,654 miles (+6,291)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,654 miles
    Test number
    889355448523
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass161,363 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,363 miles
    Test number
    222917746284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass151,740 miles (+3,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,740 miles
    Test number
    677885756876
    • AdvisorySlight cut n/s/rear tyre outer edge

  9. Pass148,552 miles (+7,243)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,552 miles
    Test number
    831541311346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,309 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,309 miles
    Test number
    214841697563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,921 miles (+13,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,921 miles
    Test number
    702074340757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    256294730293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,501 miles (+6,426)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,501 miles
    Test number
    815375919521
    • Repaired at testBrake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • Repaired at testSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes excessively worn (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass114,075 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    489655071258
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front anti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorated

  15. Pass114,049 miles (+11,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,049 miles
    Test number
    438211334463
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,671 miles (+131)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    779143503216
    • NoteNear side front link arm slight play
    • NoteOff side front link arm slight play

  17. Fail102,540 miles (+10,926)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    419840003292
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side front link arm slight play
    • NoteOff side front link arm slight play

  18. Pass91,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    646802992181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,614 miles (+13,535)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    608411192147
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass78,079 miles (+11,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    729623801251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass66,355 miles (+11,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    694173190105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass54,935 miles (+10,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    472985719253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass44,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    481638098175
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L20 NEP

Does L20 NEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 NEP is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 NEP?
The MOT on L20 NEP is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 NEP done?
L20 NEP was recorded at 178,955 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,593 miles a year.
Has L20 NEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 NEP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 NEP 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 NEP find?
L20 NEP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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