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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S20 TGHMOT history

S20 TGH is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S20 TGH red 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
206,713 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 TGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 TGH was last recorded at 206,713 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,630 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
9,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,713 miles
  • 2025 – 200,005 miles
  • 2024 – 196,771 miles
  • 2023 – 191,013 miles
  • 2022 – 180,158 miles
  • 2021 – 173,125 miles
  • 2020 – 160,419 miles
  • 2019 – 149,137 miles
  • 2018 – 140,524 miles
  • 2017 – 131,711 miles
  • 2016 – 125,674 miles
  • 2015 – 117,045 miles
  • 2014 – 106,430 miles
  • 2013 – 100,986 miles
  • 2012 – 92,662 miles
  • 2011 – 84,692 miles
  • 2010 – 74,335 miles
  • 2009 – 45,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,713 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of [BAD CRACKING] (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,713 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    206,713 miles
    Test number
    665163545313
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of [BAD CRACKING] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail206,630 miles (+6,625)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,630 miles
    Test number
    105405398869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened + multiple cracks/fractures (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EDGE !!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass200,005 miles (+3,234)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    200,005 miles
    Test number
    275675657352
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass196,771 miles (+5,758)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    196,771 miles
    Test number
    559183762239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass191,013 miles (+10,855)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    191,013 miles
    Test number
    440835038962
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass180,158 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,158 miles
    Test number
    391148889889
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lights do not flash in standard way

  7. Fail180,144 miles (+7,019)2 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,144 miles
    Test number
    648226345343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning wire touching driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on when side lights on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stay on when sidelight on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose to pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose to pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryHazard warning lights do not flash in standard way

  8. Pass173,125 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    173,125 miles
    Test number
    975360742665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail173,072 miles (+12,653)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,072 miles
    Test number
    456462097830
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass160,419 miles (+11,282)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,419 miles
    Test number
    767324723395
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  11. Pass149,137 miles (+8,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    149,137 miles
    Test number
    352812480720
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass140,524 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    128129135260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass131,711 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,711 miles
    Test number
    810478681036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,674 miles (+8,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    595489791436
    • AdvisoryFront rubber brake hoses starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing very low in places (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  15. Pass117,045 miles (+10,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,045 miles
    Test number
    459017275099
    • NoteRear high level brake light not working

  16. Pass106,430 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    818681294096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail106,428 miles (+5,442)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,428 miles
    Test number
    937150094044
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail100,986 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    326055583021
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass100,986 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    826575383065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,662 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    166293592054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,692 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    429822791033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,335 miles (+29,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    364997790019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    714437679031
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S20 TGH

Does S20 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 TGH is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 TGH?
The MOT on S20 TGH is valid until 2 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 TGH done?
S20 TGH was recorded at 206,713 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 9,256 miles a year.
Has S20 TGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 TGH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 TGH 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 TGH find?
S20 TGH passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working rear central upper stop light not working; front brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of [bad cracking].

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