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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S20 CDHMOT history

S20 CDH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

S20 CDH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,958 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 CDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 CDH was last recorded at 163,958 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,953 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,958 miles
  • 2023 – 163,000 miles
  • 2022 – 149,322 miles
  • 2021 – 143,272 miles
  • 2020 – 134,923 miles
  • 2019 – 123,924 miles
  • 2018 – 113,558 miles
  • 2017 – 103,058 miles
  • 2016 – 92,433 miles
  • 2015 – 79,367 miles
  • 2014 – 72,501 miles
  • 2013 – 66,187 miles
  • 2012 – 59,486 miles
  • 2011 – 55,520 miles
  • 2010 – 46,951 miles
  • 2009 – 36,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear both fog light lenses deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear both wheels binding slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,958 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,958 miles
    Test number
    365909186887
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both fog light lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels binding slightly

  2. Fail163,953 miles (+953)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,953 miles
    Test number
    387461012260
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both fog light lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear both wheels binding slightly

  3. Pass163,000 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,000 miles
    Test number
    141789659701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail162,998 miles (+13,676)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,998 miles
    Test number
    332037117850
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,322 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,322 miles
    Test number
    763355046935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,272 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,272 miles
    Test number
    479648987888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,256 miles (+8,333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,256 miles
    Test number
    331502898757
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,923 miles (+10,999)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,923 miles
    Test number
    840485080210
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,924 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,924 miles
    Test number
    598887086331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,480 miles (+9,922)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    582321280836
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,558 miles (+10,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,558 miles
    Test number
    244963290766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has chunk out of sidewall not showing chords

  12. Pass103,058 miles (+10,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,058 miles
    Test number
    778901595935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,433 miles (+13,066)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,433 miles
    Test number
    506636646329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,367 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    255514765150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,501 miles (+6,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    226057074472
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres stepping

  16. Pass66,187 miles (+6,701)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    127416673100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass59,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    226170182117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,486 miles (+3,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    635180782112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass55,520 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,520 miles
    Test number
    419290141399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,951 miles (+10,864)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,951 miles
    Test number
    190707000385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    664014629312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 CDH

Does S20 CDH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 CDH expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 CDH?
The MOT on S20 CDH expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 CDH done?
S20 CDH was recorded at 163,958 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 8,367 miles a year.
Has S20 CDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 CDH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 CDH 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 CDH find?
S20 CDH passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall, and 4 more.

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