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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

S20 BYHMOT history

S20 BYH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 191,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

S20 BYH 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,942 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 BYH was last recorded at 191,942 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,430 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,512 miles
Average per year
11,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,942 miles
  • 2024 – 190,430 miles
  • 2023 – 188,015 miles
  • 2022 – 174,384 miles
  • 2020 – 156,217 miles
  • 2019 – 148,061 miles
  • 2018 – 133,136 miles
  • 2017 – 119,235 miles
  • 2016 – 105,503 miles
  • 2015 – 90,021 miles
  • 2014 – 74,702 miles
  • 2013 – 60,989 miles
  • 2012 – 48,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,942 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,942 miles
    Test number
    360749664078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,430 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    190,430 miles
    Test number
    124982446064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,015 miles (+13,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,015 miles
    Test number
    602702403165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,384 miles (+9,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,384 miles
    Test number
    800143005829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,977 miles
    Test number
    458498519487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail164,977 miles (+8,760)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,977 miles
    Test number
    987641420434
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass156,217 miles (+8,156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,217 miles
    Test number
    176496789467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Pass148,061 miles (+14,925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,061 miles
    Test number
    325682670340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake wear indicator not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass133,136 miles (+13,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,136 miles
    Test number
    861096503110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,235 miles (+13,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    201520693170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass105,503 miles (+15,482)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    761527748407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,021 miles (+15,319)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,021 miles
    Test number
    424707905394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,702 miles (+13,713)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,702 miles
    Test number
    725371854312
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteGearbox has fluid leak
    • NoteNSR seat and belt not tested due to baby seat fitted
    • NoteParking brake symbold displayed but parking brake not electronic
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass60,989 miles (+12,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    738122153307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass48,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    998499252346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S20 BYH

Does S20 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 BYH is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 BYH?
The MOT on S20 BYH is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 BYH done?
S20 BYH was recorded at 191,942 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 11,023 miles a year.
Has S20 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BYH has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S20 BYH 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 BYH find?
S20 BYH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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