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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

S20 RMBMOT history

S20 RMB is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S20 RMB grey 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 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,536 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RMB was last recorded at 63,536 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,428 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
2,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,536 miles
  • 2025 – 62,428 miles
  • 2024 – 60,249 miles
  • 2023 – 59,656 miles
  • 2022 – 59,411 miles
  • 2021 – 59,310 miles
  • 2020 – 58,422 miles
  • 2019 – 56,204 miles
  • 2018 – 55,679 miles
  • 2017 – 54,074 miles
  • 2016 – 52,901 miles
  • 2015 – 50,253 miles
  • 2014 – 47,237 miles
  • 2013 – 45,688 miles
  • 2012 – 44,700 miles
  • 2011 – 42,977 miles
  • 2010 – 38,245 miles
  • 2009 – 35,509 miles
  • 2008 – 31,376 miles
  • 2007 – 25,723 miles
  • 2006 – 18,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,536 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device not working

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,536 miles (+1,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,536 miles
    Test number
    917769035078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device not working
  2. Pass62,428 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    329533564499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,249 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    237390682330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,717 miles (+61)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,717 miles
    Test number
    502463089401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass59,656 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    754576636535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass59,411 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,411 miles
    Test number
    782218850584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass59,310 miles (+888)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    588643188683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps cracked and excessively deteriorated
  8. Pass58,422 miles (+2,218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    340689834755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps cracked
  9. Pass56,204 miles (+525)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,204 miles
    Test number
    606088698276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps cracked
  10. Pass55,679 miles (+1,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    153247722038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint clamp cracked
  11. Pass54,074 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    754870650284
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass52,901 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    709518532716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,253 miles (+3,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,253 miles
    Test number
    879790355074
    • NoteOil leak from diff
  14. Pass47,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    325529744094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,237 miles (+1,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    935328344025
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass45,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    106383273070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,688 miles (+988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    487812573012
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Pass44,700 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    606512762078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,977 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    876379261094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    872724560085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,245 miles (+2,736)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    660951860045
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front strut base plate turned
  22. Pass35,509 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,509 miles
    Test number
    782402969089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,376 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,376 miles
    Test number
    954364578070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,723 miles (+7,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,723 miles
    Test number
    704828867033
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres worn slite lnner & outer edges
  25. Pass18,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    18,664 miles
    Test number
    691829056015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RMB

Does S20 RMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RMB is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RMB?
The MOT on S20 RMB is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RMB done?
S20 RMB was recorded at 63,536 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,192 miles a year.
Has S20 RMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RMB has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on S20 RMB 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 RMB find?
S20 RMB passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint; headlamp cleaning device not working.

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