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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S20 BGSMOT history

S20 BGS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

S20 BGS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
124,041 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 BGS was last recorded at 124,041 miles on 13 May 2024, 3,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,453 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,588 miles
Average per year
6,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,041 miles
  • 2023 – 120,453 miles
  • 2022 – 113,226 miles
  • 2021 – 105,535 miles
  • 2019 – 98,155 miles
  • 2018 – 95,042 miles
  • 2017 – 78,002 miles
  • 2015 – 73,170 miles
  • 2014 – 65,325 miles
  • 2013 – 50,868 miles
  • 2012 – 46,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,041 miles
  • AdvisoryParking 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 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,041 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    515380951687
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,453 miles (+7,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    568653661653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,226 miles (+7,691)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    299365228718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,535 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,535 miles
    Test number
    987579627972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,533 miles (+7,378)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,533 miles
    Test number
    578611167255
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    191158780222
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail98,155 miles (+3,113)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,155 miles
    Test number
    649496101271
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass95,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    380012729778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,042 miles (+17,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    440461083833
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass78,002 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    377822942732
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass73,170 miles (+7,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    361071845601
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on inner sidewalls/tread

  12. Pass65,325 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    689537294234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,319 miles (+5,764)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,319 miles
    Test number
    289504794297
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass59,555 miles (+8,687)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    926196414084
    • NoteADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS
    • NoteADVISE NSF TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteADVISE OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

  15. Pass50,868 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,868 miles
    Test number
    198677913072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,148 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,148 miles
    Test number
    575758312096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,146 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,146 miles
    Test number
    727429202098
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S20 BGS

Does S20 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 BGS expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 BGS?
The MOT on S20 BGS expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 BGS done?
S20 BGS was recorded at 124,041 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 6,311 miles a year.
Has S20 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BGS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S20 BGS 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 BGS find?
S20 BGS passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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