BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,995 cc
T20 ARWMOT history
T20 ARW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 181,830 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 ARW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 ARW was last recorded at 181,830 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 2,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 179,246 miles · 1 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,584 miles
- Average per year
- 7,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 181,830 miles
- 2023 – 179,246 miles
- 2022 – 178,142 miles
- 2020 – 176,306 miles
- 2019 – 175,300 miles
- 2018 – 173,313 miles
- 2017 – 169,016 miles
- 2016 – 167,651 miles
- 2015 – 164,052 miles
- 2014 – 161,762 miles
- 2013 – 149,229 miles
- 2012 – 136,274 miles
- 2011 – 123,230 miles
- 2010 – 108,741 miles
- 2009 – 91,683 miles
- 2008 – 79,588 miles
- 2007 – 67,209 miles
- 2006 – 55,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,830 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,830 miles (+2,584)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 181,830 miles
- Test number
- 569269602085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass179,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 179,246 miles
- Test number
- 104327692628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,243 miles (+1,101)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,243 miles
- Test number
- 270455722169
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass178,142 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 178,142 miles
- Test number
- 647040064588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,140 miles (+1,834)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,140 miles
- Test number
- 741363915630
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,306 miles (+1,006)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 176,306 miles
- Test number
- 180540296960
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Handbrake reading low effort
Pass175,300 miles (+1,987)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 175,300 miles
- Test number
- 609909357437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass173,313 miles (+4,297)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 173,313 miles
- Test number
- 284517264476
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,016 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 169,016 miles
- Test number
- 205863677877
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass167,651 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 167,651 miles
- Test number
- 641663998220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Fail167,640 miles (+3,588)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,640 miles
- Test number
- 395276853727
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Pass164,052 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 164,052 miles
- Test number
- 972145670515
- 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)
Pass161,762 miles (+12,533)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 161,762 miles
- Test number
- 827867624235
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass149,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 149,229 miles
- Test number
- 709613853246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,229 miles (+12,955)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,229 miles
- Test number
- 207792653261
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass136,274 miles (+13,044)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 136,274 miles
- Test number
- 276055432259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 123,230 miles
- Test number
- 669336631230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,230 miles (+14,489)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,230 miles
- Test number
- 728965231223
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,741 miles (+780)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 108,741 miles
- Test number
- 323147650265
- NoteEngine sooty when hot
- NoteFront sus arm bushes worn
- NoteHand/brake imbalance within limits t/o/test
Fail107,961 miles (+16,278)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,961 miles
- Test number
- 590595640236
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass91,683 miles (+12,095)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 91,683 miles
- Test number
- 124363829217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,588 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,588 miles
- Test number
- 532015358228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,435 miles (+12,226)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,435 miles
- Test number
- 322777148207
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,209 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 67,209 miles
- Test number
- 302432947266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,838 miles (+11,277)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,838 miles
- Test number
- 280366337246
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass55,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 55,561 miles
- Test number
- 741903126227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T20 ARW
- Does T20 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T20 ARW expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T20 ARW?
- The MOT on T20 ARW expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T20 ARW done?
- T20 ARW was recorded at 181,830 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 7,006 miles a year.
- Has T20 ARW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 ARW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on T20 ARW 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 ARW find?
- T20 ARW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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