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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S820 RALMOT history

S820 RAL is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 181,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

S820 RAL 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 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
181,991 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 RAL
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
1 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 RAL was last recorded at 181,991 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 6,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,560 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,431 miles
Average per year
9,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,991 miles
  • 2025 – 175,560 miles
  • 2024 – 168,909 miles
  • 2023 – 162,306 miles
  • 2022 – 155,507 miles
  • 2021 – 148,442 miles
  • 2020 – 137,277 miles
  • 2019 – 121,524 miles
  • 2018 – 120,525 miles
  • 2017 – 111,025 miles
  • 2016 – 85,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,991 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,991 miles (+6,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    181,991 miles
    Test number
    410408925542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass175,560 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,560 miles
    Test number
    613589436650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,909 miles
    Test number
    264148058657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,909 miles (+6,603)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,909 miles
    Test number
    265765428649
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass162,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    833811381066
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail162,306 miles (+6,799)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    916667962255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four road tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass155,507 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,507 miles
    Test number
    755786245485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,442 miles (+11,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,442 miles
    Test number
    395910013355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  9. Pass137,277 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    110593050790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail137,176 miles (+15,652)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    360891206366
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass121,524 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,524 miles
    Test number
    780500083533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,525 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,525 miles
    Test number
    358800381945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,025 miles (+25,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,025 miles
    Test number
    847328151191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers engine covers
  14. Pass85,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,311 miles
    Test number
    253137964376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 RAL

Does S820 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 RAL is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 RAL?
The MOT on S820 RAL is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 RAL done?
S820 RAL was recorded at 181,991 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 9,242 miles a year.
Has S820 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 RAL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S820 RAL 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 S820 RAL find?
S820 RAL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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