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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

S20 RDYMOT history

S20 RDY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 47,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S20 RDY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,025 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RDY was last recorded at 47,025 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,674 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,351 miles
Average per year
1,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,025 miles
  • 2024 – 45,674 miles
  • 2023 – 44,310 miles
  • 2022 – 43,117 miles
  • 2021 – 41,426 miles
  • 2020 – 40,106 miles
  • 2019 – 39,229 miles
  • 2018 – 38,240 miles
  • 2017 – 37,093 miles
  • 2016 – 35,687 miles
  • 2014 – 33,664 miles
  • 2013 – 31,960 miles
  • 2012 – 29,568 miles
  • 2011 – 27,113 miles
  • 2009 – 23,716 miles
  • 2008 – 19,308 miles
  • 2007 – 16,139 miles
  • 2006 – 13,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,025 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear , offside front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryPark brake has little or no reserve travel
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,025 miles (+1,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    607571399007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear , offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little or no reserve travel
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass45,674 miles (+1,364)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,674 miles
    Test number
    385945747536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little or no reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some prescribes areas
    • AdvisorySome non prescribes areas corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,310 miles (+1,193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,310 miles
    Test number
    878607144247
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has little or no reserve travel indicating the need for repair or adjustment.
    • AdvisoryPlastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some prescribed areas.
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside outer sills by jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside rear outer sills by rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,117 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,117 miles
    Test number
    798014087970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass41,426 miles (+1,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,426 miles
    Test number
    789321988384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,106 miles (+877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    389469351385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,229 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,229 miles
    Test number
    424022975216
    • 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))

  8. Pass38,240 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,240 miles
    Test number
    340780391449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,093 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    965023380907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    857522973015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,687 miles (+2,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    910562595086
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  12. Pass33,664 miles (+1,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,664 miles
    Test number
    716355204353
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass31,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    205793813330
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail31,953 miles (+2,385)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    208383813374
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,568 miles (+2,455)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,568 miles
    Test number
    207820282281
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAccess boot with key
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished

  16. Pass27,113 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,113 miles
    Test number
    439814831092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail27,095 miles (+3,379)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,095 miles
    Test number
    268531131002
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,716 miles (+4,408)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,716 miles
    Test number
    282467459322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  19. Pass19,308 miles (+3,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    880182918201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,139 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,139 miles
    Test number
    193521717260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,269 miles
    Test number
    500939916244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RDY

Does S20 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RDY is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S20 RDY?
The MOT on S20 RDY is valid until 22 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 RDY done?
S20 RDY was recorded at 47,025 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,752 miles a year.
Has S20 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RDY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on S20 RDY 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 RDY find?
S20 RDY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear , offside front; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); park brake has little or no reserve travel, and 2 more.

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