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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

S20 EPWMOT history

S20 EPW is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 84,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

S20 EPW bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,605 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 EPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 EPW was last recorded at 84,605 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,602 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,605 miles
  • 2024 – 78,482 miles
  • 2023 – 68,067 miles
  • 2022 – 57,845 miles
  • 2021 – 45,074 miles
  • 2020 – 29,482 miles
  • 2019 – 13,582 miles
  • 2018 – 11,303 miles
  • 2012 – 9,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,605 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.

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,605 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    291845562538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,602 miles (+6,120)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    652031671337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,482 miles (+10,415)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    403136819898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,067 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    925901804523
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail68,067 miles (+10,222)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    354238358766
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass57,845 miles (+12,771)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    903961552622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass45,074 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    578051923129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,848 miles (+15,366)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    130708138674
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass29,482 miles (+15,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    205082607778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,582 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,582 miles
    Test number
    489094129639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,303 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,303 miles
    Test number
    945174791676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,775 miles
    Test number
    925561092175
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S20 EPW

Does S20 EPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 EPW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 EPW?
The MOT on S20 EPW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 EPW done?
S20 EPW was recorded at 84,605 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,616 miles a year.
Has S20 EPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 EPW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 EPW 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 EPW find?
S20 EPW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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