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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S20 APWMOT history

S20 APW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S20 APW blue 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,395 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 APW was last recorded at 113,395 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,391 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,395 miles
  • 2025 – 110,320 miles
  • 2024 – 107,238 miles
  • 2023 – 107,146 miles
  • 2022 – 107,100 miles
  • 2021 – 106,676 miles
  • 2020 – 106,502 miles
  • 2019 – 106,039 miles
  • 2018 – 105,571 miles
  • 2017 – 105,502 miles
  • 2007 – 101,070 miles
  • 2006 – 95,982 miles
  • 2005 – 90,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,395 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s headlamp lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,395 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    616301371343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,391 miles (+3,071)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,391 miles
    Test number
    245907222764
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,320 miles (+3,082)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,320 miles
    Test number
    601297433681
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    302350874525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,238 miles (+92)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    332559790331
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    711330231111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,146 miles (+46)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    261841909493
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Pass107,100 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    209168591388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,676 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    498598880654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,502 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,502 miles
    Test number
    379507562947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,039 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,039 miles
    Test number
    313975565875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,571 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,571 miles
    Test number
    866523387233
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight damged

  13. Pass105,502 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,502 miles
    Test number
    907039581701
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens damaged

  14. Fail105,502 miles (+4,432)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,502 miles
    Test number
    655802197021
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle overheating on emissions test

  15. Pass101,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,070 miles
    Test number
    281512617331
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail101,070 miles (+5,088)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,070 miles
    Test number
    430442217430
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    262735526363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail95,982 miles (+5,586)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    404755726471
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    481978375280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 APW

Does S20 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 APW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 APW?
The MOT on S20 APW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 APW done?
S20 APW was recorded at 113,395 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,119 miles a year.
Has S20 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 APW has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 APW 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 S20 APW find?
S20 APW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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