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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,000 cc

S20 ROUMOT history

S20 ROU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 261,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S20 ROU white 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
261,558 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ROU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ROU was last recorded at 261,558 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 6,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2018: 21,369 miles, lower than 195,613 miles on 15 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
254,862 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,696 miles
Average per year
14,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,558 miles
  • 2024 – 254,862 miles
  • 2023 – 249,142 miles
  • 2022 – 240,426 miles
  • 2021 – 234,242 miles
  • 2020 – 225,308 miles
  • 2019 – 218,754 miles
  • 2018 – 21,369 miles
  • 2017 – 195,613 miles
  • 2016 – 154,766 miles
  • 2015 – 113,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,558 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,558 miles (+6,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    261,558 miles
    Test number
    620301589112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass254,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    254,862 miles
    Test number
    269138232664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail254,862 miles (+5,720)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,862 miles
    Test number
    103880432265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass249,142 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    249,142 miles
    Test number
    201194092682
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail249,142 miles (+8,716)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,142 miles
    Test number
    874678760168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass240,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    240,426 miles
    Test number
    969243981726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail240,426 miles (+6,184)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,426 miles
    Test number
    450967267208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  8. Pass234,242 miles (+8,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    234,242 miles
    Test number
    321078322819
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass225,308 miles (+6,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    225,308 miles
    Test number
    519427388296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass218,754 miles (+197,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    218,754 miles
    Test number
    312237242066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass21,369 miles (-174,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    148319835318
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff(driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and starting to deteriorate in tread area

  12. Pass195,613 miles (+40,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    195,613 miles
    Test number
    241500992558
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass154,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    154,766 miles
    Test number
    346638259000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail154,766 miles (+41,164)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,766 miles
    Test number
    204209670671
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    113,602 miles
    Test number
    443388880961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ROU

Does S20 ROU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ROU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ROU?
The MOT on S20 ROU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ROU done?
S20 ROU was recorded at 261,558 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 14,312 miles a year.
Has S20 ROU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ROU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 ROU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 ROU find?
S20 ROU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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