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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S20 SOAMOT history

S20 SOA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 119,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

S20 SOA 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,792 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 SOA was last recorded at 119,792 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,792 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,792 miles
  • 2025 – 111,073 miles
  • 2024 – 96,821 miles
  • 2023 – 82,411 miles
  • 2022 – 70,200 miles
  • 2021 – 61,642 miles
  • 2020 – 55,102 miles
  • 2019 – 47,375 miles
  • 2018 – 36,187 miles
  • 2017 – 27,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,792 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash but can not clearly see inner brake padsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    455072590803
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash but can not clearly see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail119,792 miles (+8,719)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,792 miles
    Test number
    360217487792
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dash but can not clearly see inner brake pads
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,073 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    111,073 miles
    Test number
    139154312975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,072 miles (+14,251)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,072 miles
    Test number
    544033992614
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass96,821 miles (+14,410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    96,821 miles
    Test number
    612340237729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    638521748143
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car
  7. Fail82,411 miles (+12,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,411 miles
    Test number
    237525223168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderguards fitted to front,centre and rear of car
  8. Pass70,200 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    572065070763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,196 miles (+8,554)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    981753503861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass61,642 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,642 miles
    Test number
    560391127815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,102 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    213354805584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,375 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,375 miles
    Test number
    350728439151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,985 miles (+9,798)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,985 miles
    Test number
    731548669719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass36,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    402468261409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail36,187 miles (+8,761)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    734532399517
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body damage
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass27,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,426 miles
    Test number
    322306725068
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All Rear Seats

Questions about S20 SOA

Does S20 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 SOA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 SOA?
The MOT on S20 SOA is valid until 3 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 SOA done?
S20 SOA was recorded at 119,792 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,810 miles a year.
Has S20 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 SOA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 SOA 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 SOA find?
S20 SOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad warning light illuminated on dash but can not clearly see inner brake pads; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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