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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S20 ECHMOT history

S20 ECH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

S20 ECH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,094 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ECH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ECH was last recorded at 73,094 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,539 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
3,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,094 miles
  • 2025 – 71,539 miles
  • 2024 – 70,914 miles
  • 2023 – 70,383 miles
  • 2022 – 70,014 miles
  • 2021 – 69,569 miles
  • 2020 – 69,184 miles
  • 2019 – 68,896 miles
  • 2018 – 65,666 miles
  • 2017 – 62,844 miles
  • 2016 – 57,728 miles
  • 2015 – 54,227 miles
  • 2014 – 52,038 miles
  • 2013 – 48,989 miles
  • 2012 – 45,399 miles
  • 2011 – 42,693 miles
  • 2010 – 37,083 miles
  • 2009 – 29,644 miles
  • 2008 – 23,257 miles
  • 2007 – 17,676 miles
  • 2006 – 12,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,094 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,094 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    459176835903
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    129821125269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,539 miles (+625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    163506784628
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass70,914 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    416222966770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,383 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    420314126953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,014 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    460370989817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,569 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,569 miles
    Test number
    223965139383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,509 miles (+325)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    148947872316
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass69,184 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    69,184 miles
    Test number
    637525180656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  10. Pass68,896 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    68,896 miles
    Test number
    164838665564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,666 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    154567608194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,515 miles (+2,671)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,515 miles
    Test number
    643661924665
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit two (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass62,844 miles (+5,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    300180664437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass57,728 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,728 miles
    Test number
    349325157104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,227 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    525595325173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,038 miles (+3,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,038 miles
    Test number
    739238044130
    • NoteBoth rear tyres near limit
  17. Pass48,989 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,989 miles
    Test number
    727728143175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,399 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    117739842127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,693 miles (+5,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,693 miles
    Test number
    698259031199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,083 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,083 miles
    Test number
    174477740180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,644 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,644 miles
    Test number
    281249549411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    230211948198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,254 miles (+5,578)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,254 miles
    Test number
    162271748109
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass17,676 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,676 miles
    Test number
    992805837160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,177 miles
    Test number
    714630556155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ECH

Does S20 ECH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ECH is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ECH?
The MOT on S20 ECH is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ECH done?
S20 ECH was recorded at 73,094 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 3,036 miles a year.
Has S20 ECH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ECH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 ECH 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 ECH find?
S20 ECH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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