BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T20 AEWMOT history
T20 AEW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 198,200 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 AEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 AEW was last recorded at 198,200 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 6,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,326 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,874 miles
- Average per year
- 6,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,200 miles
- 2025 – 191,326 miles
- 2024 – 182,855 miles
- 2023 – 171,906 miles
- 2022 – 163,612 miles
- 2017 – 159,860 miles
- 2016 – 148,786 miles
- 2015 – 138,479 miles
- 2014 – 134,218 miles
- 2013 – 131,264 miles
- 2012 – 128,103 miles
- 2011 – 125,407 miles
- 2010 – 119,005 miles
- 2009 – 107,867 miles
- 2008 – 96,406 miles
- 2007 – 84,751 miles
- 2006 – 69,833 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,200 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 198,200 miles
- Test number
- 364565502840
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail198,200 miles (+6,874)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,200 miles
- Test number
- 341455954299
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass191,326 miles (+8,471)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 191,326 miles
- Test number
- 716897534945
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy
Pass182,855 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 182,855 miles
- Test number
- 940111038612
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail182,844 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous13 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,844 miles
- Test number
- 450167704316
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass171,906 miles (+8,294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 171,906 miles
- Test number
- 596503826215
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass163,612 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 163,612 miles
- Test number
- 566266883156
- AdvisoryFront suspention components corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspention components corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes on rack slightly corroded
Fail163,611 miles (+3,751)4 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,611 miles
- Test number
- 993117134703
- DangerousCentral Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront suspention components corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspention components corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes on rack slightly corroded
Pass159,860 miles (+11,074)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 159,860 miles
- Test number
- 300698335324
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,786 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 148,786 miles
- Test number
- 704006921100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail148,784 miles (+10,305)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,784 miles
- Test number
- 737531329181
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass138,479 miles (+4,261)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 138,479 miles
- Test number
- 726842545113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,218 miles (+2,954)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 134,218 miles
- Test number
- 956629234105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,264 miles (+3,161)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 131,264 miles
- Test number
- 288750653181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,103 miles (+2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,103 miles
- Test number
- 187482252142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,407 miles (+6,402)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 125,407 miles
- Test number
- 425086571145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass119,005 miles (+11,138)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 119,005 miles
- Test number
- 904935170109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,867 miles (+11,461)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 107,867 miles
- Test number
- 824237979164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 96,406 miles
- Test number
- 543555188101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,406 miles (+11,655)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,406 miles
- Test number
- 650303088126
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteLight stone chips windscreen
- NoteNearide front jacking rubber missing
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe rusty
- NoteWater damage rear no plate
Pass84,751 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 84,751 miles
- Test number
- 494268787151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,613 miles (+14,780)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,613 miles
- Test number
- 623711187170
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteN/s/f rubber jacking mount missing
Pass69,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 69,833 miles
- Test number
- 222881796186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T20 AEW
- Does T20 AEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 AEW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T20 AEW?
- The MOT on T20 AEW is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T20 AEW done?
- T20 AEW was recorded at 198,200 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
- Has T20 AEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 AEW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T20 AEW 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 T20 AEW find?
- T20 AEW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust noisy.
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