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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

S20 RYXMOT history

S20 RYX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S20 RYX black 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,988 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RYX was last recorded at 130,988 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 8,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,673 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,315 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,988 miles
  • 2024 – 122,673 miles
  • 2023 – 111,497 miles
  • 2022 – 109,307 miles
  • 2021 – 107,571 miles
  • 2020 – 105,601 miles
  • 2019 – 95,530 miles
  • 2018 – 90,094 miles
  • 2017 – 82,061 miles
  • 2016 – 76,936 miles
  • 2015 – 63,657 miles
  • 2014 – 49,262 miles
  • 2013 – 35,994 miles
  • 2012 – 14,563 miles
  • 2011 – 13,115 miles
  • 2010 – 10,714 miles
  • 2009 – 8,818 miles
  • 2008 – 5,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,988 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Engine cover, under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,988 miles (+8,315)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,988 miles
    Test number
    786085360807
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass122,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    239222800936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail122,673 miles (+11,176)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    150795454279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass111,497 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,497 miles
    Test number
    752999315244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,307 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    460636362642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,571 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    424976207362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,601 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    706962755551
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under trays fitted
  8. Fail105,578 miles (+10,048)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,578 miles
    Test number
    991961488780
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, under trays fitted
  9. Pass95,530 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,530 miles
    Test number
    713205085227
    • AdvisoryBattery under cover unable to check condition and security
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to check some components
  10. Pass90,094 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,094 miles
    Test number
    454520810852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,061 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,061 miles
    Test number
    695368950582
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some parts
  12. Pass76,936 miles (+13,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    704991538987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,657 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    506646055195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail63,647 miles (+14,385)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    217053355414
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front inner brake pad worn
  15. Pass49,262 miles (+13,268)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    278676834441
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake wear indicator light is on
    • NoteO/s front fog lamp lens is damaged
    • NoteO/s front tyre outer side wall is cut
    • NoteO/s head light aim is on the low limit
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure system light is on
  16. Pass35,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    186228353020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,994 miles (+21,431)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    116947153029
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass14,563 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,563 miles
    Test number
    129195372018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,115 miles (+2,401)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,115 miles
    Test number
    566709751112
    • DangerousN/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass10,714 miles (+1,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,714 miles
    Test number
    894939110192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front and rear tyres outer wall damaged and cut but not to cords, nearside and offside front and rear wheel rims damaged.
  21. Pass8,818 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,818 miles
    Test number
    893292519129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    5,432 miles
    Test number
    572797208155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 RYX

Does S20 RYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 RYX is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 RYX?
The MOT on S20 RYX is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 RYX done?
S20 RYX was recorded at 130,988 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has S20 RYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RYX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S20 RYX 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 RYX find?
S20 RYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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