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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,926 cc

MEL 20MOT history

MEL 20 is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MEL 20 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,180 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEL 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEL 20 was last recorded at 158,180 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 7,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,156 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,024 miles
Average per year
7,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,180 miles
  • 2025 – 151,156 miles
  • 2024 – 138,788 miles
  • 2023 – 129,697 miles
  • 2022 – 123,960 miles
  • 2021 – 117,988 miles
  • 2020 – 112,604 miles
  • 2019 – 104,726 miles
  • 2018 – 94,051 miles
  • 2017 – 86,885 miles
  • 2016 – 82,483 miles
  • 2015 – 73,964 miles
  • 2014 – 66,026 miles
  • 2013 – 58,260 miles
  • 2012 – 49,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,180 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,180 miles
    Test number
    901506084078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,180 miles (+7,024)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,180 miles
    Test number
    732100384330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Light bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,156 miles (+12,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,156 miles
    Test number
    779725487785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,788 miles (+9,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,788 miles
    Test number
    195873166198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,697 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,697 miles
    Test number
    901774432551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,960 miles (+5,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,960 miles
    Test number
    112946639324
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,988 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,988 miles
    Test number
    642190367916
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,604 miles (+7,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    380142230582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass104,726 miles (+10,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    118824973144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass94,051 miles (+7,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    995587997840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass86,885 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    774520437155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,483 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    804822033990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,964 miles (+7,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,964 miles
    Test number
    599995567534
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears Rears (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,026 miles (+7,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    389940594267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass58,260 miles (+8,733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,260 miles
    Test number
    586902603351
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass49,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    428093382258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,527 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    229295272222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about MEL 20

What vehicle is registration MEL 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEL 20 on a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MEL 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEL 20 is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEL 20?
The MOT on MEL 20 is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEL 20 done?
MEL 20 was recorded at 158,180 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 7,744 miles a year.
Has MEL 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEL 20 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on MEL 20 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 MEL 20 find?
MEL 20 passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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