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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S20 VYAMOT history

S20 VYA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

S20 VYA white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,071 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 VYA was last recorded at 142,071 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,767 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,304 miles
Average per year
6,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,071 miles
  • 2025 – 136,767 miles
  • 2024 – 131,897 miles
  • 2023 – 126,237 miles
  • 2022 – 121,660 miles
  • 2021 – 116,912 miles
  • 2020 – 112,859 miles
  • 2019 – 107,368 miles
  • 2018 – 104,501 miles
  • 2017 – 94,397 miles
  • 2016 – 79,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,071 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,071 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,071 miles
    Test number
    435932538992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,767 miles
    Test number
    386824877144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Fail136,767 miles (+4,870)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,767 miles
    Test number
    351343056189
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass131,897 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,897 miles
    Test number
    390966121281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,237 miles (+4,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,237 miles
    Test number
    681604846920
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass121,660 miles (+4,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,660 miles
    Test number
    892401843685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm inner bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass116,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,912 miles
    Test number
    114753728163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail116,908 miles (+4,049)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    815233105844
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass112,859 miles (+5,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    985161171302
    • AdvisoryLower Under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOuter Sill covers fitted
  10. Pass107,368 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    753910432129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,501 miles (+10,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,501 miles
    Test number
    500334317732
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides bump stops perished
  12. Pass94,397 miles (+14,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    669274478287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass79,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,916 miles
    Test number
    741276096217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 VYA

Does S20 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 VYA is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 VYA?
The MOT on S20 VYA is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 VYA done?
S20 VYA was recorded at 142,071 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 6,449 miles a year.
Has S20 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 VYA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 VYA 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 VYA find?
S20 VYA passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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