BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
S20 BAEMOT history
S20 BAE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 119,379 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 119,379 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,673 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 BAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 BAE was last recorded at 119,379 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 4,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 114,858 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,521 miles
- Average per year
- 4,673 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,379 miles
- 2024 – 114,858 miles
- 2023 – 108,446 miles
- 2022 – 103,731 miles
- 2021 – 98,316 miles
- 2020 – 96,510 miles
- 2019 – 92,178 miles
- 2018 – 85,211 miles
- 2017 – 82,826 miles
- 2016 – 80,517 miles
- 2015 – 77,223 miles
- 2014 – 74,045 miles
- 2013 – 71,376 miles
- 2012 – 68,605 miles
- 2011 – 66,012 miles
- 2010 – 62,695 miles
- 2009 – 53,298 miles
- 2008 – 43,471 miles
- 2007 – 34,508 miles
- 2006 – 28,925 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,379 miles
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is slow to retract
- AdvisoryPark brake showed minimal effort
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has sill covers
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 (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen wipers deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,379 miles (+4,521)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 119,379 miles
- Test number
- 847433264911
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is slow to retract
- AdvisoryPark brake showed minimal effort
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has sill covers
Pass114,858 miles (+6,412)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 114,858 miles
- Test number
- 649949350641
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pads,front inner appear to be wearing low
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front wishbones,rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHand brake showed minimal performance o/s
- AdvisoryVehicle has plastic sill covers
Pass108,446 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 108,446 miles
- Test number
- 990928187148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,731 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 103,731 miles
- Test number
- 430722554536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,316 miles (+1,806)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 98,316 miles
- Test number
- 703375018334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,510 miles
- Test number
- 858451469277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,510 miles (+4,332)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,510 miles
- Test number
- 530582984505
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,178 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,178 miles
- Test number
- 862092435098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,173 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2020
- Odometer
- 92,173 miles
- Test number
- 684742738061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,173 miles (+1,869)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,173 miles
- Test number
- 374945806099
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,304 miles (+5,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 90,304 miles
- Test number
- 671187764926
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Both rear brake pipes above brake hoses heavily corroded.
Pass85,211 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,211 miles
- Test number
- 709667037720
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers deteriorating
Fail85,191 miles (+2,365)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,191 miles
- Test number
- 972863442753
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers deteriorating
Pass82,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,826 miles
- Test number
- 249400103502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,822 miles (+2,305)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 744404089305
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,517 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,517 miles
- Test number
- 377143409536
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail80,506 miles (+3,283)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,506 miles
- Test number
- 461886601424
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,223 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,223 miles
- Test number
- 119978455478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,045 miles (+2,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,045 miles
- Test number
- 166592744039
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,376 miles (+2,771)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,376 miles
- Test number
- 286943143091
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,605 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,605 miles
- Test number
- 536091762094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,012 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,012 miles
- Test number
- 535696061090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,695 miles (+9,397)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 62,695 miles
- Test number
- 172597850042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,298 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 53,298 miles
- Test number
- 831795569067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,289 miles (+9,818)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,289 miles
- Test number
- 870084969063
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,471 miles (+8,963)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 43,471 miles
- Test number
- 460791738096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,508 miles (+5,583)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,508 miles
- Test number
- 434117717052
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteLower engine covers fitted
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass28,925 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,925 miles
- Test number
- 353819296198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFuel cap very stiff require attention
Questions about S20 BAE
- Does S20 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 BAE is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S20 BAE?
- The MOT on S20 BAE is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 BAE done?
- S20 BAE was recorded at 119,379 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
- Has S20 BAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 BAE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on S20 BAE 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 BAE find?
- S20 BAE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: drivers seat belt is slow to retract; park brake showed minimal effort; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front, and 1 more.
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