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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L20 THRMOT history

L20 THR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 228,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L20 THR grey 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
228,713 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 THR was last recorded at 228,713 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,457 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
9,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,713 miles
  • 2025 – 222,628 miles
  • 2024 – 211,948 miles
  • 2023 – 203,708 miles
  • 2022 – 195,739 miles
  • 2021 – 186,123 miles
  • 2020 – 177,239 miles
  • 2019 – 168,160 miles
  • 2018 – 158,806 miles
  • 2017 – 148,963 miles
  • 2016 – 139,733 miles
  • 2015 – 133,572 miles
  • 2014 – 123,586 miles
  • 2013 – 114,760 miles
  • 2012 – 105,569 miles
  • 2011 – 88,760 miles
  • 2010 – 74,751 miles
  • 2009 – 60,001 miles
  • 2008 – 47,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,713 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,713 miles (+256)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    228,713 miles
    Test number
    210648255557
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail228,457 miles (+5,829)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,457 miles
    Test number
    603314519237
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass222,628 miles (+81)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    222,628 miles
    Test number
    613840420211
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail222,547 miles (+10,599)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,547 miles
    Test number
    124024141234
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass211,948 miles (+206)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    211,948 miles
    Test number
    256377755926
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail211,742 miles (+8,034)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,742 miles
    Test number
    829138992836
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass203,708 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,708 miles
    Test number
    206651308360
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail203,698 miles (+7,959)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,698 miles
    Test number
    423831202922
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass195,739 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,739 miles
    Test number
    656876796879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail195,537 miles (+9,414)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,537 miles
    Test number
    743694956788
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass186,123 miles (+8,884)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,123 miles
    Test number
    243713568944
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass177,239 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,239 miles
    Test number
    514828013468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail177,135 miles (+8,975)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,135 miles
    Test number
    202815431400
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass168,160 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,160 miles
    Test number
    573205217349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail168,108 miles (+9,302)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,108 miles
    Test number
    248814336719
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass158,806 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,806 miles
    Test number
    829190034808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Fail158,719 miles (+9,756)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,719 miles
    Test number
    631964860924
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

  18. Pass148,963 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    148,963 miles
    Test number
    400787355786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray / engine covers fitted

  19. Fail148,963 miles (+9,230)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,963 miles
    Test number
    530168676819
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray / engine covers fitted

  20. Pass139,733 miles (+6,161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    529588166675
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  21. Pass133,572 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    231232625909
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly damaged and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;undertray/engine cover fitted

  22. Fail133,572 miles (+9,986)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,572 miles
    Test number
    627055706127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly damaged and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;plastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvisery;undertray/engine cover fitted

  23. Pass123,586 miles (+8,826)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    966819334261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside and nearside sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass114,760 miles (+9,191)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,760 miles
    Test number
    317978943425
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass105,569 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,569 miles
    Test number
    916052162239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,349 miles (+14,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    946120762142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass88,760 miles (+14,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    699707951126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass74,751 miles (+14,750)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    253575150173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass60,001 miles (+12,443)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    492576259133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,558 miles
    Test number
    521658558160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 THR

Does L20 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 THR is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 THR?
The MOT on L20 THR is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 THR done?
L20 THR was recorded at 228,713 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,932 miles a year.
Has L20 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 THR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 THR 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 THR find?
L20 THR passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible, and 2 more.

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