BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
T20 BCAMOT history
T20 BCA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,599 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 178,599 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T20 BCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 8 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T20 BCA was last recorded at 178,599 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 30,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,120 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 30,479 miles
- Average per year
- 11,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,599 miles
- 2025 – 148,120 miles
- 2024 – 127,339 miles
- 2023 – 116,305 miles
- 2022 – 107,511 miles
- 2021 – 102,316 miles
- 2020 – 97,909 miles
- 2019 – 94,422 miles
- 2018 – 85,596 miles
- 2017 – 76,370 miles
- 2016 – 65,533 miles
- 2015 – 55,451 miles
- 2014 – 43,777 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 8 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,599 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 178,599 miles
- Test number
- 216949529580
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,599 miles (+30,479)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,599 miles
- Test number
- 819105062570
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,120 miles (+20,781)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 148,120 miles
- Test number
- 975788265797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,339 miles (+11,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,339 miles
- Test number
- 531084313059
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays/outersill covers fitted
Pass116,305 miles (+8,794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 116,305 miles
- Test number
- 579483889605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,511 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 107,511 miles
- Test number
- 642529928573
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
Pass102,316 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 102,316 miles
- Test number
- 648070364165
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
Fail102,316 miles (+4,407)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,316 miles
- Test number
- 853582966093
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components
Pass97,909 miles (+3,487)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 97,909 miles
- Test number
- 993650509163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,422 miles (+8,826)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,422 miles
- Test number
- 954335824696
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted
Pass85,596 miles (+9,226)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 85,596 miles
- Test number
- 765376454988
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass76,370 miles (+10,837)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 76,370 miles
- Test number
- 320298849557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,533 miles (+10,082)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 65,533 miles
- Test number
- 724495153846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,451 miles (+11,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 55,451 miles
- Test number
- 652243557504
- AdvisoryEngine covers, sill covers, and under trays fitted obscuring some components of the vehicle
Pass43,777 miles (+1,022)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 43,777 miles
- Test number
- 325892304316
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,755 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 42,755 miles
- Test number
- 259990424242
- NoteTrigger point not met
Questions about T20 BCA
- Does T20 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 BCA is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T20 BCA?
- The MOT on T20 BCA is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T20 BCA done?
- T20 BCA was recorded at 178,599 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 11,287 miles a year.
- Has T20 BCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T20 BCA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T20 BCA 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 BCA find?
- T20 BCA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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