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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

S20 MBTMOT history

S20 MBT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

S20 MBT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,829 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 MBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 MBT was last recorded at 117,829 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,813 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,829 miles
  • 2025 – 113,773 miles
  • 2024 – 109,466 miles
  • 2023 – 107,646 miles
  • 2022 – 105,649 miles
  • 2021 – 104,370 miles
  • 2020 – 103,506 miles
  • 2019 – 101,925 miles
  • 2018 – 96,762 miles
  • 2017 – 91,165 miles
  • 2016 – 86,529 miles
  • 2015 – 84,951 miles
  • 2014 – 79,522 miles
  • 2013 – 75,727 miles
  • 2011 – 72,483 miles
  • 2010 – 65,984 miles
  • 2009 – 34,966 miles
  • 2008 – 23,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,829 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,829 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,829 miles
    Test number
    722621667308
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail117,813 miles (+4,040)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    414665494265
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side curve arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    968120319795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail113,773 miles (+4,307)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,773 miles
    Test number
    605598158548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,466 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    241315214810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass107,646 miles (+1,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,646 miles
    Test number
    379567519853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,649 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    986385793268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,370 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    194443670435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    162143170438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,506 miles (+1,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    937375462820
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass101,925 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    350502098866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail101,925 miles (+5,163)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    542530201950
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Wheel has been welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass96,762 miles (+495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,762 miles
    Test number
    944738292769
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm bush

  14. Fail96,267 miles (+5,102)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,267 miles
    Test number
    366065560759
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass91,165 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,165 miles
    Test number
    658298385163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,529 miles (+1,578)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    837896684610
    • AdvisoryNsf brake flexi very slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting thin
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  17. Pass84,951 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,951 miles
    Test number
    640620168931
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNail in near side rear tyre

  18. Pass79,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    217015834496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,522 miles (+3,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,522 miles
    Test number
    565935134157
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass75,727 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,727 miles
    Test number
    746287063061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,483 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    72,483 miles
    Test number
    735843251334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,984 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    972935170111
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass65,979 miles (+31,013)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,979 miles
    Test number
    361053550147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

  24. Pass34,966 miles (+1,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,966 miles
    Test number
    724309059142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

  25. Pass33,371 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    172065079427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    652579278049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 MBT

Does S20 MBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 MBT is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 MBT?
The MOT on S20 MBT is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 MBT done?
S20 MBT was recorded at 117,829 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
Has S20 MBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 MBT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 MBT 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 MBT find?
S20 MBT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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