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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S20 BYNMOT history

S20 BYN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S20 BYN grey 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 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,106 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 BYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 BYN was last recorded at 95,106 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 6,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,528 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,578 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,106 miles
  • 2024 – 88,528 miles
  • 2019 – 75,641 miles
  • 2018 – 68,422 miles
  • 2017 – 65,717 miles
  • 2016 – 62,105 miles
  • 2015 – 58,963 miles
  • 2014 – 55,950 miles
  • 2013 – 54,104 miles
  • 2012 – 51,983 miles
  • 2011 – 47,058 miles
  • 2010 – 36,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,106 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,106 miles (+6,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,106 miles
    Test number
    284375751053
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. Pass88,528 miles (+12,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    88,528 miles
    Test number
    961794864826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass75,641 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    865030056142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,422 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    510227289093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT M P S light is on
  5. Pass65,717 miles (+3,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    111384107561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  6. Pass62,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,105 miles
    Test number
    944799551546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,102 miles (+3,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    415536255622
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  8. Pass58,963 miles (+3,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    219428776930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass55,950 miles (+1,846)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,950 miles
    Test number
    158263334232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass54,104 miles (+104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,104 miles
    Test number
    616635233281
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm
  11. Fail54,000 miles (+2,017)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    288628723204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass51,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    529763742210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,983 miles (+4,925)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    658972442294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre heavily tripped off on edges
  14. Pass47,058 miles (+10,111)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    136227331246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,947 miles
    Test number
    522015130285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 BYN

Does S20 BYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 BYN is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 BYN?
The MOT on S20 BYN is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 BYN done?
S20 BYN was recorded at 95,106 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has S20 BYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 BYN has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on S20 BYN 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 BYN find?
S20 BYN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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