BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
S20 NCRMOT history
S20 NCR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 141,410 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S20 NCR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 15 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S20 NCR was last recorded at 141,410 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Feb 2016: 60,737 miles, lower than 86,384 miles on 13 Feb 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,398 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,012 miles
- Average per year
- 5,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,410 miles
- 2025 – 140,398 miles
- 2024 – 139,594 miles
- 2020 – 135,563 miles
- 2019 – 120,631 miles
- 2018 – 109,402 miles
- 2017 – 98,796 miles
- 2016 – 60,737 miles
- 2015 – 86,384 miles
- 2014 – 80,864 miles
- 2013 – 75,959 miles
- 2011 – 71,032 miles
- 2010 – 67,645 miles
- 2009 – 63,217 miles
- 2008 – 60,034 miles
- 2007 – 51,841 miles
- 2006 – 28,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,410 miles
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,410 miles (+1,012)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 141,410 miles
- Test number
- 517946020802
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
Pass140,398 miles (+804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 140,398 miles
- Test number
- 316092430903
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,594 miles (+4,031)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 139,594 miles
- Test number
- 915638327477
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass135,563 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,563 miles
- Test number
- 645792809352
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail135,517 miles (+14,886)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,517 miles
- Test number
- 124249984599
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,631 miles
- Test number
- 707643714317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,631 miles (+11,229)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,631 miles
- Test number
- 145324737981
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass109,402 miles (+10,606)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 109,402 miles
- Test number
- 885949582004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,796 miles (+38,059)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 98,796 miles
- Test number
- 194354179180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,737 miles (-25,647)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,737 miles
- Test number
- 351433674859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder Tray Fitted Engine Cover Fitted
Pass86,384 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 579984345020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside rear child seat fitted
Fail86,383 miles (+5,519)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,383 miles
- Test number
- 829594445060
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteGearbox oil slight leak
- NoteNearside rear child seat fitted
Pass80,864 miles (+4,905)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,864 miles
- Test number
- 227260154005
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass75,959 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,959 miles
- Test number
- 438353443049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 71,032 miles
- Test number
- 998483591242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,032 miles (+3,387)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,032 miles
- Test number
- 895893491204
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,645 miles (+4,428)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,645 miles
- Test number
- 530525890210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,217 miles (+3,183)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 63,217 miles
- Test number
- 872335219110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,034 miles (+8,193)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 60,034 miles
- Test number
- 583130018193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,841 miles (+23,216)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 51,841 miles
- Test number
- 931257987087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,625 miles
- Test number
- 352149176026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S20 NCR
- Does S20 NCR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 NCR is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S20 NCR?
- The MOT on S20 NCR is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S20 NCR done?
- S20 NCR was recorded at 141,410 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,672 miles a year.
- Has S20 NCR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S20 NCR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on S20 NCR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S20 NCR find?
- S20 NCR passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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