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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S20 KBYMOT history

S20 KBY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

S20 KBY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
204,168 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 KBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 KBY was last recorded at 204,168 miles on 16 May 2026, 16,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,093 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,075 miles
Average per year
16,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,168 miles
  • 2025 – 188,093 miles
  • 2024 – 172,412 miles
  • 2023 – 155,401 miles
  • 2022 – 152,296 miles
  • 2021 – 138,122 miles
  • 2020 – 127,393 miles
  • 2019 – 99,475 miles
  • 2018 – 68,267 miles
  • 2017 – 54,524 miles
  • 2016 – 37,779 miles
  • 2015 – 22,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,168 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,168 miles (+16,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    204,168 miles
    Test number
    884271111267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,093 miles (+15,681)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    188,093 miles
    Test number
    260257982357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,412 miles (+17,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,412 miles
    Test number
    974358839806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass155,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,401 miles
    Test number
    509662420648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,401 miles (+3,105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,401 miles
    Test number
    889200807084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass152,296 miles (+14,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,296 miles
    Test number
    541335732340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass138,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,122 miles
    Test number
    886019708517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid edge tread & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail138,115 miles (+10,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,115 miles
    Test number
    441282185496
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid edge tread & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass127,393 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    436901350476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail126,717 miles (+27,242)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    530186779923
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass99,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    507778748760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,471 miles (+31,204)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,471 miles
    Test number
    242224031417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  13. Pass68,267 miles (+13,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,267 miles
    Test number
    785520142266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass54,524 miles (+16,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,524 miles
    Test number
    893288816315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,779 miles (+14,943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    544496677226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,836 miles
    Test number
    609264195174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 KBY

Does S20 KBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 KBY is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 KBY?
The MOT on S20 KBY is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 KBY done?
S20 KBY was recorded at 204,168 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 16,725 miles a year.
Has S20 KBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 KBY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S20 KBY 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 KBY find?
S20 KBY passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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